Philippine fisheries authority accused Chinese fishing fleets of employing cyanide at Scarborough Shoal. A spokesperson, representing the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, claims Chinese fishermen use cyanide, citing a report from The Philippine Star. Cyanide fishing, a method condemned globally, involves the dispersal of toxic substances to stun or eliminate fish. Method’s indiscriminate impact on marine life and ecosystems prompted widespread concern. The spokesperson alleged Chinese use of cyanide aims at the deliberate destruction of Scarborough Shoal.
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