Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been criticized for saying he would coordinate with Beijing on its annual Fishing Ban in the disputed South China Sea, including in waters within Manila’s jurisdiction. Critics argue that China has no standing to prohibit any activities in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and that the fishing ban violates Philippine sovereignty. Marine scientists have expressed alarm over the destruction of coral reefs in the South China Sea that are critical for the environment and preventing a collapse in fish stocks.

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