Not solely the residents however even the seabirds in Oriental Mindoro have been affected by the huge oil spill from the MT Princess Empress which sank off Najuan.
According to Doc Nielsen Donato’s report on “24 Oras”, a number of species of birds have been discovered useless and coated in oil in a number of coastal communities within the space.
“If it’s not managed properly, we’re looking at years. With proper management, probably, it will require three to five years but without proper containment, it can last longer than that. We’re looking at decades for complete rehabilitation,” Dr. Irene Rodriguez of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute warned.
Authorities have but to evaluate the impression of the oil leak on the underwater species within the affected areas because it stays unsafe for diving.
Meanwhile, residents are nonetheless hopeful they will bounce again from the spill.
“Magiging matatag na lang po sa anumang mga pagsubok na dumadating sa amin,” a resident mentioned. (We’ll stay robust and overcome any challenges we could face.) — Sundy Locus/DVM, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
