Catchers and traders of mangrove crablets, also known as King Crab, from Sorsogon said they are now feeling the brunt of Fisheries Administrative Order (AO) No. 264 which regulates the commercialization of the species. In a letter addressed and sent to BFAR Director Demosthenes Escoto, the Save Gubat Bay Movement (SGBM) is seeking a dialogue to discuss the adverse impacts of the implementation of FAO 264 on thousands of King Crab raisers and small fishers in the town. SGBM, a PAMALAKAYA affiliate, is composed of three fisherfolk associations and cooperatives—Cota na Daco Crablet Workers Association (COTAW), Samahang Alay sa Kalikasan Cooperative, and the Sorsogon King Crab Raisers Association (SKRA).

Mayuga, J. L. (2023, June 15). King Crab fishers seek dialogue with BFAR on AO 264. BusinessMirror, p. A13.