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Defending Philippine maritime territory and marine resources: Initiatives and problems
Carranza, Ruben R., Jr. (Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development, 2002)
The significance of the Philippines' maritime territory and the complexities of its defense are examined. The speaker highlights the integral role of the country's waters in trade, food security, and resource provision. Challenges, including naval limitations and maritime intrusions, are presented, followed by a discussion of defense strategies like selective sea control. The speech concludes with a call for decisive policy actions, diplomatic solutions to territorial conflicts, and improved capabilities to safeguard the nation's maritime interests.
Status of giant clam resources of the Philippines
Juinio, Marie Antoinette R.; Meñez, Lambert Anthony B.; Villanoy, Cesar L.; Gomez, Edgardo D. (Oxford University Press (OUP), 1989-11-01)
Field surveys were conducted to determine distribution and abundance of giant dam resources in the Philippines. All seven known species of giant clams were recorded with Tridacna crocea, T. maxima and T. squamosa occurring the most frequently. The larger species T. derasa, T. gigas, Hippopus hippopus and H. porcellanus were relatively rare. The reduction of giant dam stocks in the Philippines is due to the uncontrolled exploitation of this resource which is primarily gathered for shellcraft and as supplementary diet in coastal villages.