Tourists swim with
whale sharks near
Oslob, on Cebu island,
reflecting the tension
between using and
protecting the ocean.
Guides toss shrimp
to attract the sharks,
and scientists worry
this could change the
animals’ behavior.
But tourism can replace
fishing in the econ-
omy, helping preserve
coral reefs.SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST BRILLIANT
CORAL REEFS ARE PROTECTED BY THE PHILIPPINES.
BUT OTHERS THERE ARE BEING DAMAGED
BY CLIMATE CHANGE AND DESTRUCTIVE FISHING.