Unisan Island Explained

Unisan Island
Map:Philippines
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:10.3339°N 122.5881°W
Country:Philippines
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Western Visayas
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Guimaras
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 2:Nueva Valencia

Unisan Island is a small island located in southernmost part of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras and beside Malingin Island in the Philippines. It is the largest island in the Unisan Islets.[1]

Guimaras Oil Spill

In August 2006, the Guimaras oil spill occurred. The 988-ton M/T Solar 1, chartered by Petron (the Philippines’ largest oil refinery), was carrying 2.41 million litres of bunker fuel sank off the island's southern coast, contaminating .[2] The Philippine Coast Guard called this the worst oil spill in the country's history. According to officials, of mangroves were affected, including parts of the Taklong Island National Marine Reserve.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Sailing Directions (enroute) Philippine Islands . 1993 . The Center . 12 January 2023 . en.
  2. Web site: Guimaras Oil Spill. bulatlat.com.