The Philippines is billing the United States $1.5 million for the destruction of a pristine coral reef by a Navy minesweeper. The fine is less than expected after a report found at least 2,300 square meters had been damaged, less than an earlier estimate of 4,000. The Navy’s U.S.S. Guardian was stranded in the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park for 10 weeks after its commanders ignored warnings from park rangers. The park’s superintendent called fine a “slap on the wrist,” noting the cost of salvaging the ship was estimated at about 30 times the requested fine.