China accused of cyanide fishing in the South China Sea

The Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to devastate Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea abundant with fish. According to spokesperson Nazario Briguera, this accusation arises from reports indicating the use of cyanide by Chinese fishermen, a practice condemned globally for its indiscriminate impact on marine life and ecosystems. The estimated damage to the region from this alleged activity is approximately $17.85 million.