The Philippines is known for its wonderful beaches and world class coral reefs, but the sad thing about it is that even if our country comes in third in the world when it comes to our marine life only two percent remain from its original luster. The Philippine coral reefs are in danger of becoming barren and measure should put up to prevent this from happening.
Over the years, the Philippine government, Eco organizations and even some private companies have been making ways to give the coral reef restoration a fighting chance. Efforts like clean-up drives, information campaigns, area protections and even artificial reef restoration are their starting points with hope that this will lessen the stress that the coral reefs are suffering due to commercial ventures and recreational activities.
Both boats and tourists deliver a blow to the remaining coral population since they disturb and displace the corals that took years to grow, some take them out of their habitat and treat them as souvenirs. These activities are light compared to the commercial strains like dynamite or cyanide fishing dealt back when they were still unmonitored.
That aside, the efforts these organizations are doing is immensely helping in the recovery of the reef. A notable venture would be the installation of artificial reefs to promote marine life in damaged but rescued areas. A company by Teodorico Haresco, Philippines