High-value fish species such as Yellowfin tuna is a potential breeding specie that can help establish sustainable tuna aquaculture in the Philippines, a communication think-tank said. Best Alternatives, an environment non-profit organization, said the country can be a leading player in the tuna industry only if fisher folk will be imparted knowledge on best farming practices and research, particularly hatchery operations. “Tuna provide excellent income for fisher folk and fishing companies, while generating thousands of jobs in vessels, canneries, and other parts of the supply chain,” said Jonah van Beijnen, one of the Best Alternatives proponents.

Gomez, E. J. (2018, August 10). High-value fish breeding can sustain PH aquaculture. The Manila Times, p. B5.