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Mangroves now shield Balanga from floods, serve as fishing lifeline
MANILA, Philippines — For years, Balanga City’s degraded coastlines exposed its communities to flooding, and fish catches declined, especially during storms. Among those who witnessed those times was Jaime Buenaventura, chair of the City Fishery and Aquatic Resources Management Council (CFARMC). “Before, many people would cut down and gather wood from our mangroves. Because of this, high tides became a problem for us, especially when accompanied by strong winds, which cause the water to rise even higher. I would get extremely worried, and we would also catch fewer fish,” Buenaventura recalled in Filipino. READ: Protecting the protectors: Racing to save PH […]...Keep on reading: Mangroves now shield Balanga from floods, serve as fishing lifeline
MANILA, Philippines — For years, Balanga City’s degraded coastlines exposed its communities to flooding, and fish catches declined, especially during storms. Among those who witnessed those times was Jaime Buenaventura, chair of the City Fishery and Aquatic Resources Management Council (CFARMC). “Before, many people would cut down and gather wood from our mangroves. Because of this, high tides became a problem for us, especially when accompanied by strong winds, which cause the water to rise even higher. I would get extremely worried, and we would also catch fewer fish,” Buenaventura recalled in Filipino. READ: Protecting the protectors: Racing to save PH […]...
Keep on reading: Mangroves now shield Balanga from floods, serve as fishing lifeline
Keep on reading: Mangroves now shield Balanga from floods, serve as fishing lifeline
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