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MANILA BAY,
PHILIPPINES
Manila Bay is an important economic resource with competing uses.
The surrounding catchment area covers about 17,000 square kilometers
and is home to an estimated 16 million people, majority of whom
live in urban areas. The largest harbor in the country is located
in Manila Bay with primary port services catering to both national
and international maritime traffic. The increasing urbanization
of Manila however, has destroyed the coastal habitats and estuaries
which serve as spawning grounds of many economically important fishes.
Manila Bay faces serious environmental problems. The red tide phenomenon,
which is caused by the bloom of harmful dinoflagellates is causing
paralytic shellfish poisoning. The water quality of Manila Bay has
continually deteriorated due to increased discharges of domestic
and industrial waste and pesticides. In addition, the management
of Manila Bay is hampered by socio-political and interagency conflicts.
To address the numerous environmental issues affecting the Bay,
the Manila Bay Environmental Management Project was established.
The Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
has organized a Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO will work
hand in hand with other national government agencies, local government
units, private sector, non-governmental organizations and representatives
of the civil society to implement the Manila Bay project.
Contact Persons:
Ms. Erlinda A. Gonzales
Project Manager
Manila Bay Environmental Management Project
c/o DENR Compound, Visayas Avenue
Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines
Tel: [63][2] 929-6626 to 29 ext. 2102
Fax: [63][2] 928-1225
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