A lawmaker is pushing for a national mariculture program to expand the farming of aquatic plants and animals through sea cages, long lines and other structures in marine and coastal areas. House Bill No. 5531, or the “National Mariculture Program,” aims to promote mariculture as a major source of livelihood for fishermen and to help ensure food security for the country.

Aurelio, J. M. (2022, October 14). Nat'l mariculture program pushed in house. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A6.