‘China destroyed 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs’
China’s destruction of 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs is a devastating blow to our precious oceans. As a diver, someone who finds solace and wonder in the depths of the sea, this news hits hard. The beauty and richness of coral reefs are unparalleled, providing a habitat for countless species and serving as a vital pillar of marine ecosystems. To hear that China, a modern colonialist power, has played the largest role in this destruction is disheartening.
The sheer disregard for the environment displayed by China is appalling. They bulldoze over endangered giant clams, expand islands, and dominate overfishing, leading to the devastation of fish stocks in the South China Sea.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker