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New species of sardines found in Manila Bay; Oceana calls to stop reclamation in the area

MANILA, Philippines - Manila Bay's ecosystem is not dying. In fact, a new sardine species, Sardinella pacifica, has been discovered in Manila Bay waters and in other parts of the country. According to a peer-reviewed journal article, Japanese taxonomists Harutaka Hata and Hiroyuki Motomura collected samples from Manila Bay, Quezon, Sorsogon, and Samar and these revealed distinct characteristics from other sardine species, concluding a new species of sardines that are currently found only in the Philippines. "We appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte to stop all reclamation projects lined up in Manila Bay. This can be the legacy of your administration -- that you were able to save the ...

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