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February 4, 2013

Damage to Philippines Reef by U.S. Ship Worse Than Previously Thought 
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In the Philippines, the damage caused by a U.S. Naval ship to a pristine
coral reef is reportedly far worse than previously thought. The USS
Guardian has been stranded in the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park since
mid-January after its commanders ignored warnings from park rangers. The
Navy says it will be forced to dismantle the ship into separate pieces
in order to safely remove it. The reef is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
At least 4,000 square-meters have been damaged, four times the initial
estimate.

 

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