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The Verde Island Passage (VIP) in the Philippines is known for its highly diverse and abundant marine ecosystems and resources: mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, seaweed communities, coral reefs, fish, and megafauna. Over 7 million people in the surrounding provinces are reliant on these resources for their livelihoods including fishing, aquaculture, and tourism.
Marine and coastal ecosystem features of the VIP
Conceptual diagram illustrating the specifics in vulnerability in a coastal ecosystem, more specifically, the Chesapeake Bay.
Vulnerability to sea-level rise

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