The local chapter of the Environmental Legal Assistance Center, Inc. (ELAC) has allayed public fears in the event of an oil spill in the body of water separating Bohol and Cebu.
A Philippine Coast Guard observation showed that the Cebu Strait is the gateway of oil tanker traffic that could be dangerous in case one of them sinks in the course of navigating the narrow passage.
The passage becomes narrow in the strait where oil tanker and other vessels whether those plying domestic routes or ocean-going because of the many islands dotting the seascape between the two provinces.
The passageway on the part of Bohol is home to several islands like Panglao, Balicasag, Cabilao and Pamilacan. These islands, known as the Bohol Island Marine Triangle, are the leading tourist attractions and the habitat of thousands of newly-discovered marine species. They are also known of their world-class diving sites.
- Bohol Sunday Post
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