Photo by Florentino Floro from Wikimedia Commons
The Asian green mussels (Perna viridis), locally known as tahong, are bivalve mollusks characterized by their green coloration. Younger green mussel shells have hints of blue while adult mussel shells are more brownish. They can grow up to 80-100 m
Satellite images show that turquoise waters of Manila Bay may suggest pollution. (Photo from Philippine Space Agency) The sudden color change of Manila Bay’s waters from dark blue to turquoise blue in 2020 was caused by increased pollution emanating from Bacoor Bay and Pasig River, the Philippine
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Fake tahong, reclamation, POGO: Invasive species to Bacoor fishermen
Boats at barangay Maliksi Tres, in front are metal barriers installed by the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The walls block the fishermen from going to their mussel farms.
By GEELA GARCIA
BACOOR, Cavite – Gilbert Bohol, 34, has been a fisherman all his life. His day begins at 3:30 in the morning, going to the sea to catch mussels, crabs, and squid. He spends 12 hours of his day at the waters, and heads back to his home at 4 p.m.