President Marcos has signed laws establishing a marine hatchery in Agusan del Sur and Zamboanga City. Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12074 to establish a freshwater fish hatchery in the Municipality of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, and Republic Act (RA) No. 12075 to establish multi-species marine hatchery in Zamboanga City. Talacogon's freshwater fish hatchery and Zamboanga City's multi-species marine hatchery will be both under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

Unite, B. (2024, November 28). PBBM signs laws establishing marine hatcheries in Mindanao. Manila Bulletin, p. 12.