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Rescuing marine animals?:there's a manual for that
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Biodiversity Management Bureau and the Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines has come up with a three-volume manual giving a clear direction to the general ...
- June 12, 2015
SEAFDEC seeks to address problems about MPAs
"Ecological suitability and social conformity need to be highlighted as basic criteria for the establishment of marine protected areas (MPA)," said SEAFDEC/AQD chief Dan Baliao rationalizing the establishments of MPAs in ...
- May 22, 2018
Detect shrimp diseases
Boost the country’s shrimp industry, an alternative to expensive disease detection methods in shrimps was developed. The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has developed a technology to detect shrimp diseases, particularly ...
- July 22, 2016
Campaign on amended fisheries code increased
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 6 (BFAR6) is stepping up efforts on information, education and communication campaign on a new law which amended the Philippine Fisheries Code. Republic Act 10654, an act to ...
- December 1, 2015
Use lifejacket during entire trip - Marina
All passengers of ships or boats with open deckhouses are required to wear lifejackets at all times, according to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). It issued the clarification in the wake of the capsizing of three ...
- August 9, 2019
Climate change threatens aquaculture industry
Climate change continues to affect the aquaculture industry, according to Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center( SEAFDEC) Aquaculture Department (AQD) chief Felix Ayson. The department is currently prioritizing ...
- October 6, 2015
Iloilo drive vs "hulbot" fishing get boost
The provincial government’s campaign against the prohibited hulbot-hulbot fishing has gotten a big boost. The Department of Agriculture (DA) approved a proposed update to Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 246 banning ...
- July 18, 2018
Fishing Ban Lifted
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region 6 has lifted the fishing ban it imposed on the Visayan Sea. The fishing ban started November 15 last year to give fishes in the area the time to breed, grow ...
- March 21, 2013
Iloilo river getting shallow
Unlike many years ago when the Iloilo River - properly called Arm of the Sea - was a favorite spot for swimming it is now polluted. Also heavily-sited, the river is not deep enough to float a match. We hope that Senate ...
- March 11, 2015
Tough task for 6 months
Can the Department of Environment and Natural Resources return Boracay Island to its pristine state in six months? How will it do this? After assessing the island, DENR led by Secretary Roy Cimatu identified five key problem ...
- April 13, 2018