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Panay River pollution hurting oyster gatherers
The uncontrolled dumping of garbage into the Panay River in Capiz province is depriving oyster gatherers of their daily harvest. The oysters that grow on the banks of the river may soon become too contaminated with bacteria ...
- September 16, 2016
Increased fish production
The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (AQD) (SEAFDEC/AQD) based in southern Iloilo is pushing for the increase of the country’s fishery production through rigorous research and development ...
- July 23, 2018
Red tide still up in Gigantes
The coastal waters of the popular tourist destination Gigantes Islands in Carles, Iloilo province, is still positive for red tide toxin. On its latest bulletin, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reported ...
- January 28, 2017
New technologies pushed for sustainable fisheries in Asia Pacific
The 11-member countries comprising the Iloilo-based Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center(SEAFDEC) is pushing for new technologies that will ensure sustainable fisheries in member economies of the Asia-Pacific ...
- October 4, 2015
Iloilo hosts FishR regional launch
To improve the livelihood of fishermen in the Western Visayas region they must be included in the National Program for Municipal Fisherfolk Registration (FishR). This was emphasized by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic ...
- February 21, 2014
Visayan Sea Fishing Ban Lifted
Fishing of three different fish species in the Visayan Sea has resumed. Since March 15, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) lifted the four-month ban on sardine, mackerel and herring fishing. BFAR-6 regional ...
- March 22, 2013
Data awaited for Boracay state of calamity
The Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) earlier recommended for a six-month closure to rehabilitate Boracay Island ...
- March 29, 2018
watershed projects need investor
There's a need to invest in preserving the river basins of Western Visayas, the top environmental official in the region said. "We're seeking investors both from the government and private sectors", said Jim Sampulna, ...
- November 22, 2016
Guimaras unites for marine protection
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local government units, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and the academe are joining hands in the marine protection program for the island ...
- April 11, 2017
Using R&D to revive shrimp industry
Iloilo City - The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) based in southern Iloilo has launched a research and development program to revive the country’s shrimp industry.
SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department ...
- December 12, 2017