The Development Of A Blue Economy At The Front And Center Of The South China Sea Discussion 2023

The Development Of A Blue Economy At The Front And Center Of The South China Sea Discussion 2023 ADRi PUBLICATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BLUE ECONOMY AT THE FRONT AND CENTER OF THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISCUSSION CA R M EN A. [...] As tensions in the West Philippine Sea escalate, the portion of the South China Sea within the EEZ of the Philippines, there may be a need to design initiatives that are consistent with the country’s recent focus toward adopting policies that align with the principles of the blue economy. [...] The precarious situation is made even more unstable by the presence of high-power armaments within the reclaimed islands of China and the Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPS) with the United States, modernization of the Philippine military capabilities, and joint patrols with Australia and forming and strengthening alliances. [...] Though the cost of travel to the distant reefs is high, fishers continue to seek their livelihood from fishing grounds in the KIG and Bajo de Masinloc for the value of the catch compensates for the investment of both time and petrol. [...] The Shared Fisheries are Declining Against the backdrop of over three decades of tension, the unsustainable extraction of fisheries resources and the degradation of the marine environment have continued in the disputed areas.