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Conservation urged to save native catfish
The bighead catfish (Clarias macrocephalus), one of two native catfish species, was once a popular meal and is found in lakes, ponds, and rice fields across the Philippines. Based on studies and anecdotal reports, it is ...
- August 29, 2020
Some WV waters red tide-positive
At least eight coastal areas in Western Visayas are positive for red tide. Gathering, selling and consuming shellfish from such areas are prohibited, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said in its Shellfish ...
- December 8, 2015
BFAR: WV coastal waters free from red tide toxin
The Dec. 5 bulletin showed that there are no red tide toxin in the waters of New Washington, Altavas and Batan in Aklan, Gigantes Group of Islands in Carles, Iloilo, and President Roxas, Pilar, Panay, Roxas City, Ivisan, ...
- December 11, 2017
Aklan agri-fishery council aims for nat'l Gawad Saka
The Aklan Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Council (PAFC) is vying for honors in the national Gawad Saka search for outstanding agricultural achievers. The council was recognized as regional awardee for Outstanding ...
- June 6, 2017
86 illegal fishers caught in N. Iloilo
A total of 86 fishermen were apprehended for illegal fishing in the waters of the northern towns of Concepcion and Carles early this month. They were using active gears such as trawl, ring net and modified bag net locally ...
- September 6, 2018
UI law students to help protect Visayan Sea
Students of the University of Iloilo's (UI) College of Law volunteered to help preserve the Visayan Sea. The college’s In Solidum Student Council presented to Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. a manifesto offering support and help ...
- March 15, 2018
Sardine industry in the Philippines
The Western Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Development Consortium (WESMAARRDEC) banners one of its most notable exploits for the sardine industry. The WESMAARRDEC's effort and that of its member agencies provide support ...
- October 28, 2016
Fish council backs stricter fishing policy
BFAR has already insisted that the same rules apply -- that no commercial fishing vessels should be in municipal waters to give way to other fishers and violators will be penalized. The new measures that were passed by ...
- July 28, 2015
Shrimp market expands Koreans prefer small shrimps
Mr. Sung Ho Yu, a Korean investor, is now one of the buyer of the shrimp produce of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC AQD). Yu is the owner of the Best Marine product Corporation ...
- December 14, 2000
Antique fisherfolk to get their fiberglass boats
Fisherfolk-beneficiaries in the province of Antique have been advised to coordinate with the provincial office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) or at the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) ...
- July 15, 2019