Coral bleaching: How vibrant reefs turn into a white graveyard

Coral bleaching: How vibrant reefs turn into a white graveyard

The Philippines is made up of over 7,100 islands, many of which are surrounded by fringing coral reefs. With a total reef area of around 25,000 square kilometers, the country is ranked as having the third largest reef system in the world, and its waters are known for having the highest coral biodiversity.Overfishing, destructive fishing practices, and years of pollution have adversely affected the nation’s coral reefs. This has resulted in signi…