Preliminary Report on Aquatic Pollution
in the South China Sea Region
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Preliminary Report on Aquatic Pollution
in the South China Sea Region |
REGIONAL
Based on the work of
R.F. Johnson
Consultant
Project Document Identification
Work Plan Activity: 4(f)
(f) It is intended to include on the staffing for Phase II specialization in aquatic pollution. Consultants should assist participating countries to minimize the impact of pollution, and elaborate and formulate project proposals for UNDP and/or bilateral agencies for possible funding. Programmes should include the protection of living aquatic resources from the influence of domestic and industrial wastes, related legal aspects of pollution control, industrial development and pollution, and advice on national monitoring programmes. Funds should be allocated under the fellowship component to allow for trained personnel in the region to travel to appropriate working parties.
This report describes the field work done on aquatic pollution in relation to living resources and aquaculture in the Philippines and Thailand. In addition during his assignment the consultant reviewed the situation in Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore for the Workshop on Marine Pollution in East Asian Waters. A summary of this review is included. Preliminary conclusions and recommendations for the Philippines and Thailand as well as for the region are made.
Philippines. Studies started in the Philippines such as the monitoring programmes on water quality in Laguna lake being done as a cooperative effort by a number of agencies should be continued.
Thailand. Funding support should be made available for the project proposal on coastal pollution and for environmental studies to be conducted for the proposed harbour development works in Songkhla and Phuket.
Regional. Priority regional studies should be given for: (i) prevention of pollution from oil spills, (ii) effects of seabed mining such as for tin and (iv) conservation of mangroves.
SOUTH CHINA SEA FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATING PROGRAMME
Manila, May 1976
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1.1 Background
1.2 Terms of reference
1.3 Official arrangements
1.4 Activities
2.1 Philippines
2.2 Thailand
2.3 Review of other countries
2.3.1 Hong kong
2.3.2 Indonesia
2.3.3 Malaysia
2.3.4 Singapore
3. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 Philippines
3.2 Thailand
3.3 Regional conclusions and
recommendations
APPENDICES
I The possible impact of harbour expansion on Songkhla and Phuket, Thailand: An Environment Report