Several Chinese militia fishing vessels were spotted in Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea, said the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), which delivered crude oil to Filipino fishermen.
Several Chinese militia fishing vessels were spotted in Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea , said the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources , which delivered crude oil to Filipino fishermen. According to Chino Gaston's report on "24 Oras" on Wednesday, the fishermen said Chinese militia vessels are often seen in the area but don't interfere with them.They also said they do not see them fishing in the area.
Despite this, there are signs that nature is recovering, such as a clownfish being spotted on its sea anemone and small fish swimming near the dead corals.“Sa mga ganung part, I think kailangan pa ng further verification,” said BFAR Mission Commander James Abordo. According to the fishermen, of the 10 "payao" fish aggregator devices installed in Recto Bank on April 4, only six are left. It was not yet known if the ropes holding them were cut on purpose.
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