Editing Manila Bay (section)

===Sea level rise===
[[Global warming]] poses a great threat in the [[Conservation movement|conservation]] of Manila Bay and its bordering cities. With recent studies predicting that the sea level could rise between .75 and 1.9 metres by 2100<ref name="fuchs">Fuchs, R., Conran, M. and Louis, E. (2011). Climate Change and Asia's Coastal Urban Cities: Can They Meet the Challenge? [[Environment and Urbanization ASIA]], 2:13, pp13-28</ref> and considering the vast landscape of development, growing industries and overly dense population, the exponential assets exposed to flood-prone zones is a dire issue. The Philippine Country Study to Address Climate Change has depicted a proactive approach to this environmental issue through governance of a detailed impact assessment covering the following elements:<ref name="perez">Perez, R.T., Feir, R.B., Carandang, E. and
Gonzalez, E.B. (1996). Potential Impacts of Sea Level Rise on the Coastal Resrouces of Manila Bay: A Preliminary Vulnerability Assessment. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 92, pp137-147</ref>

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''Physical Environment''
* Tidal regimes including low and high levels of water circulation
* Outlining of seasons to depict periods of high and low rainfall

''Habitat and Species''
* Identification of coral species, mangrove forests, ecosystems within the coastlines, as well as nearby agricultural land

''Vulnerability Analysis''
* Vulnerability maps were drawn to outline townscape in accelerated sea level timelines. Using such resources pinpoints the populated areas and natural habitats most likely to be inundated as a result of global warming

In 2010, at the occasion of the first Inter-LGU Forum on Tidal Flooding in Manila, the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] ambassador Robert Brinks recommended to close Manila Bay and build [[Dike (geology)|dykes]] in order to protect Manila and the surrounding provinces from the sea level rise that is expected as a result of [[climate change]]. However, he also noted that closing Manila Bay by means of a dyke would also require a new harbor location to replace the Port of Manila.<ref>{{cite web |author=Balabo, Dino |url=https://www.philstar.com/test-microsite-clone/2010/10/11/619578/dutch-advice-close-manila-bay-build-dikes |title=Dutch advice: Close Manila Bay, build dikes |work=Philstar |date=October 11, 2010 |access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref>