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Biodiversity in Samar Sea
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that by 2050, catches of main fish species could decline by up to 40 percent in the tropics, where livelihoods, food and nutrition security ...
- October 5, 2016
Weak El Niño good for fisherfolk, says BFAR
The weak El Niño is good for fishermen even as it scorched the country’s farms, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. BFAR director Eduardo Gongona said there are fewer tropical cyclones expected because ...
- April 7, 2019
'More commercial fishing can help raise galunggong catch'
The "relentless" implementation of anti-illegal fishing laws and inclement weather resulted to low supply of galunggong, forcing authorities to import, an official said Monday. Under current laws, only small boats are ...
- September 5, 2018
Illegal fishing
Illegal fishing is rampant in Western Visayas, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. What should be done? The country already has a strengthened law against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) ...
- August 6, 2016
Oceana: 'Prioritize fisheries protection'
International organization Oceana urged local government units (LGUs) to prioritize fisheries management and ecological protection to promote food and nutritional security. The group cited the need to ensure resiliency of ...
- April 1, 2022
Ex-agri chief calls for creation of Department of Fisheries
Former Agriculture Secretary William Dar on Saturday proposed the creation of a Department of Fisheries that will be independent of the Department of Agriculture to give more attention to and support for the sustainable ...
- May 1, 2019
BFAR assures public: measures in place vs tilapia virus threat
The Philippine fisheries bureau on Saturday assured the public that appropriate risk management measures are ready to stop the possible entry into the country of a lake virus attacking tilapia fish in several countries. ...
- June 20, 2017
US-PH $25-million fisheries partnership launched in Iloilo
To promote sustainable fisheries, a partnership program between the United States and Philippine governments was launched here recently. The $25-million Fish Right program will be implemented over a period of five years ...
- November 28, 2018
PH tries to turn tide on fish loss
One of the biggest threats to the sustainability of marine life is plastic pollution and the Philippines is now the third highest contributor to plastic pollution in the world's oceans, according to Greenpeace Philippines. ...
- November 30, 2018
DA-BFAR hosts forum to strengthen fishery sector
The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) hosted on Saturday the First-ever industry forum for fishery-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen the industry ...
- October 19, 2015