MANILA, Philippines — The oil spill resulting from the sinking of the MT Princess Empress in the waters of Oriental Mindoro threatens hundreds of hectares of coral reefs, mangroves and more, said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday. According to the DENR, the oil spill has reached 25 kilometers in length in about 300 to 500 meters wide. 'Findings showed that within the 40-kilometer radius, approximately 591 hectares of coral reefs, 1,626 hectares of mangroves and 362 hectares of seagrass/seaweeds can be potentially affected,' said the DENR in a statement.

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