Assessment of the effects of Acid Mine Drainage on Mogpog River Ecosystem, Marinduque, Philippines, and Possible Impacts on Human Communities
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Mogpog River is located in the island of Marinduque, Philippines. It used to be a relatively healthy river where local communities dotting its banks from Barangay Taluntunan down to Barangay Janagdong obtained fishes, crustaceans and other aquatic organisms. Harvesting these resources were either for local consumption or for cash. The river also served as a place for bathing, swimming, washing clothes and for farm use.
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