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Save blue crab industry-Marañon
Save the blue crab industry. This was the appeal of Negros Occ. Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. as he urged the public to save the industry that is giving livelihood to thousands of fishermen in the province. According to a ...
- August 2, 2017
'Closed season' at Visayan Sea starts today
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has declared November 15, 2017, to February 15, 2018, as closed season for sardines, herrings and mackerels fishing, as provided in the Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) ...
- November 15, 2017
BFAR, partners ink pact on marine conservation
Regional Director Remia Aparri of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 6 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two local government units and other enforcement agencies to strengthen the protection ...
- October 17, 2017
To save marine turtles: Village limits settlements, activities in sanctuaries
Human activities have disturbed the natural breeding grounds of marine turtles in Guimaras province, promoting local officials to strengthen efforts for its conservation and protection.
- December 11, 2017
18 face illegal fishing charges
The Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force filed multiple charges against 18 fishermen who were caught fishing using the forbidden Danish seine in the coastline of Gigantes Island at Barangay Abong, Carles. These fishermen ...
- March 31, 2017
Guardians of the Visayan Sea convened
Governors and mayors from the Visayas committed to protect and restore the Visayan Sea, one of the richest fishing grounds in the Philippines, from illegal commercial and destructive fishing. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic ...
- July 27, 2017
Guimaras fisheries production on uptick
Guimaras’ fisheries production continued to rise in the past three years, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Guimaras Office. PSA-Guimaras attributed the continuous upward trend in the province’s ...
- August 7, 2017
Can modern technology combat illegal fishing?
Modern technology could be an effective measure to regulate illegal fishing at the Visayan Sea. The strategy includes the establishment of 120 radar stations all over the country by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic ...
- August 1, 2017
Kapitans urged to lead drive vs catching of immature crabs
Barangay captains were asked to lead the campaign against catching of gravid and undersize blue crabs locally known as “kasag.” Mayor Jett Rojas of Ajuy, Iloilo said he has talked to the president of the Association of ...
- August 4, 2017
5-year ludong fish ban pushed
The imminent extinction of the rare “ludong” fish species, also known as the lobed river mullet, depends on the proactive moves of local government units hosting the fish’s habitats and their support of the fishery sector ...
- March 21, 2017