Beautification project for Manila beach said to be threat to local marine life

Beautification project for Manila beach said to be threat to local marine life

A new beach in Manila has come under fire as a government beautification project is said to threaten local marine life.

Footage, filmed on September 18, shows many flocking to the new hotspot to document the finishing touches being made to Manila Bay's new white sand beautification project.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources have used dolomite sand that is usually used in construction work.

According to local reports, the sea was polluted prompting a rehabilitation effort, but environmentalists say the use of dolomite sand will further threaten local marine life.