The Philippine archipelago has one of the longest coastlines in the world at around 37,000 kilometers with over 7,400 islets and islands teeming with rich marine biodiversity.

Protecting the integrity of our coastal ecosystems is important for the completion of life cycles of a wide variety of commercially and ecologically important marine life which support livelihood for nearly 60% of Filipinos including indigenous people, coastal communities, and small-scale fisherfolks.

As we celebrate World Oceans Day today, let us learn some important facts about the Philippine seas and how we can help protect it from further degradation.

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