I found a story this week on CNN about twelve Chinese men who were arrested by the Philippines for damaging the Tubbataha Reef as their boat went aground. These men were labeled poachers and this incident adds to the already many turmoils in the South China Sea. Here is some background info on the reef, "Tubbahata Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to about 500
species of fish and 350 species of coral as well as whales, dolphins,
sharks, turtles and breeding seabirds."
This crime may not seem very much a big deal, however there has been some interesting things happening in the South China Sea that has been angering and stirring up controversy between southeast Asia. What's interesting is that the U.S had recently damaged the same reef when a U.S Navy minesweeper ran through the area. With tension already high in the South China Sea, the U.S being involved with China, Japan, and the Philippines, don't be surprised to see more controversy in the news. Little things like these can escalate quick, with the Korean Missile Crisis ordeal already, tension is running high with the U.S and southeast Asia. I know North Korea is not China, Japan, or the Philippines, but no more turmoil with that area of the world is necessary, and this arrest of the twelve Chinese poachers could potentially lead to more issues.
Here is the link to the article:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/12/world/asia/philippines-china-reef-collission/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Tyler Frazier
4/13/13
11:17
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