Underwater footage shows corals that used to grow in abundance off Rozul (Iroquios) Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) have disappeared, apparently due to massive coral harvesting. This video was taken after Chinese maritime militia vessels that were monitored by Philippine military air assets ``swarming" in the WPS on Sept. 6 and 7, 2023, left the area.

VIDEO COURTESY OF WESTERN COMMAND OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

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