Oil Spill in MIndoro

1. What caused the oil spill off the coast of Mindoro Island? 

• A cargo ship collision.

• Offshore drilling operations.

• A typhoon damaging coastal infrastructure.

• The sinking of the tanker Princess Empress.

2. What is the local name of the beach severely affected by the oil spill? 

• Puerto Galera

• Buhay na Tubig

• Mindoro Shores

• Fisherman’s Haven

3. Which long-term effect is MOST LIKELY to result from the oil spill on marine biodiversity? 

• Increased coral reef calcification.

• Improved water clarity.

• Expansion of mangrove forests.

• Decline in fish populations due to habitat contamination.

4. Why did international tourists cancel trips to Puerto Galera despite the oil not reaching dive spots? 

• Increased airfare costs.

• Seasonal monsoon rains.

• Political instability in the region.

• Fear of environmental hazards and negative publicity.

6. 5. Local fishing boats and other marine vessels were not allowed to go to the spot where the tanker sunk? How many nautical miles away from the spot were these allowed?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

6. What is the MOST probable consequence of the oil spill on Puerto Galera’s dive tourism reputation? 

• Short-term revenue loss with quick recovery.

• Long-term reputational damage reducing tourist demand.

• Increased interest in ecological disaster tourism.

• No significant impact due to global unawareness.

7. How long was the initial fishing ban intended to last before the oil spill? 

• 1 month (November)

• 3 months (November to January)

• 6 months (November to April)

• Indefinitely

8. Which measure would BEST protect fisherfolk livelihoods during future oil spills? 

• Expanding offshore drilling permits.

• Relocating coastal communities inland.

• Providing immediate alternative income support and job training.

• Banning all fishing activities permanently.

9. What was Geronimo Jordan’s financial investment in his fiberglass boat? 

• $500 USD

• $1,500 USD

• $3,000 USD

• $5,000 USD

10. Which integrated solution addresses both environmental recovery and economic stability for affected communities? 

• Prioritizing tourism overfishing.

• Combining oil cleanup efforts with financial aid for fisherfolk.

• Constructing new resorts in unaffected areas.

• Importing seafood to replace local catches.