An ocean conservation group has warned that a five percent decline in fisheries output could trigger a food security crisis. Oceana Philippines described the decline as “disturbing,” noting that it has driven production levels to their “lowest in two decades.” The group was referencing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which reported that marine municipal fisheries production dropped by 8.8 percent to 802.77 thousand metric tons (MT) in 2024. This marks the lowest level since 2002.

Flores, C. (2025, February 15). Oceana warns of 'food crisis'. SunStar Cebu, p. 4.