The shallow reefs are young. Growth over dead corals. There are larger growths deeper,more established but the young ones are healthy, beautiful and strong. We were lucky enough to catch a turtle sleeping and a couple of eels warily peeking out of their hideaway.
We stopped at Cobrador Island and talked to the school coordinator. We spoke of the library, built of plastic bottles filled with plastic then plastered over. Having exposed areas showing the bottles and the construction of the library. All children in Romblon and accompanying islands are taught the value of keeping plastic out of our oceans. Praise to the teachers, honor students and thanks for the beautiful beaches. It’s only a matter of time before all of the Philippines will have an understanding of the value of our reefs, our fish nurseries, along with the protection they provide for all.
