Flounder fish seen on surface water of Manila Bay; dredging blamed | Inquirer News

Flounder fish seen on surface water of Manila Bay; dredging blamed

/ 01:06 PM June 16, 2023

Flounder fish seen on surface water of Manila Bay; dredging blamed

MANILA, Philippines—Flounder fish have come out on the surface of water in Manila Bay.

Fishermen in Cavite have alerted authorities about this phenomenon.

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They say the fish, locally known as ‘isdang dapa,’ are being driven further from seabed of the bay due to dredging and other reclamation projects in the area.

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“Other types of demersal fishes, as well as coral reefs in the province, are also under threat because of dredging-related pollution and stressors,” said Pamalakaya.

The group has recorded an 80% decline in the average fish catch in the coastal waters off Cavite since dredging operations began in 2021.

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