Philippine Marine Resources and Issues

The video discusses the Philippines' rich natural resources, focusing on its marine resources and fishery industry. It highlights the country's significant contribution to global fish production and the employment it provides. However, it also addresses environmental challenges such as illegal fishing, pollution, and overpopulation, which threaten these resources. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to help address these issues.

What is the rank of the Philippines in terms of the number of islands it has?

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

• First

How many fish species are found in the Philippines?

• 2,400

• 4,800

• 1,200

• 3,600

What percentage of the world's fish production is contributed by the Philippines?

• 3.5%

• 2.66%

• 4.2%

• 1.5%

How much does the fishing industry contribute to the Philippines' agriculture in US dollars?

• 2.5 billion

• 1.95 billion

• 1.5 billion

• 2.95 billion

Approximately how many Filipinos are employed by the fishing industry?

• 1.5 million

• 1 million

• 750,000

• 500,000

What is Republic Act 106.54 focused on?

• Promoting tourism

• Preventing illegal fishing

• Increasing fish exports

• Reducing pollution

Which of the following is NOT a method of illegal fishing mentioned?

• Dynamite fishing

• Trawling

• Pine fishnets

• Beluga fish ponds

What environmental issue is caused by solid waste discharges and chemical wastes?

• Habitat destruction

• Coral bleaching

• Fish kills

• Overfishing

Which activity is NOT mentioned as contributing to the problem of marine pollution?

• Cutting up trees

• Mining

• Coastal development

• Agriculture

What is the main question posed at the end of the video?

• How can you help solve environmental problems?

• What are the benefits of marine resources?

• How can we increase fish production?

• How can we improve fishing technology?