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BBC: Chinese Fishermen Ravage Coral Reefs in Disputed Waters

Dec 21, 2015 04:33 PM EST

China continues its mission to take control of the highly-contested South China Sea area, leaving in its wake some completely destroyed underwater surroundings. In the area near the Filipino military-controlled spot, Chinese sea pokers are reportedly destroying reefs for all the corals and clams they can transport, making the once vibrant coral reefs into a desert under territories claimed by neighboring countries.

Chinese Poachers Face Long Jail Terms in Philippines

Princess Carreon |

Aug 06, 2014 09:00 AM EDT

A Philippine court has convicted 12 Chinese fishermen for illegally fishing in Philippine waters, and sent them to long jail terms, possibly adding fuel to flaring tensions between the two countries.