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Community-based sea ranching: fisherfolks’ legacy to sustainable fisheries
Just off Molocaboc Island, beneath a turquoise canopy of water, fishers search the coral reef to pick out abalone and sea cucumber, two prized delicacies in Asian cuisine. Live abalone sells abroad for up to USD120 or ...
- January 30, 2021
CFOS's Student Summit caps remote BS Fisheries practicum
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UP Visayas (UPV-CFOS) held a Student Summit via Zoom to mark the culmination of the remote practicum of BS Fisheries undergraduate students (CFOS) on August 20, 2021. The virtual ...
- August 27, 2021
France wades into South China Sea against China
In an unmistakable sign of the growing internationalization of the South China Sea disputes, France has just confirmed the deployment of a nuclear attack submarine and naval vessel to the hotly contested waters. In a tweet ...
- February 13, 2021
Town mayor refutes claims dredging endangers crab industry
Mayor Marvin Malacon of EB Magalona, Negros Occidental denied claims that dredging activities in the town’s waterway will endanger the blue crab industry. “It is baseless,” Malacon said. He said the project, which was ...
- February 13, 2021
Flood control structure built to protect residents along Makato River in Aklan
Residents living near Makato River in Aklan are protected from possible threats of water overflow with the completion of the flood control structure undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Aklan ...
- August 9, 2021
Coconut, calamansi, carageenan, moringa have big potential in Europe – study
Carrageenan has strong demand in European markets because of its wide range of applications. It’s used as a gelling agent in dairy products and thickeners to beverages, sauces, and syrups. The Philippines is the largest ...
- January 19, 2021
U.S. Embassy joins Globe, BFAR, and NFRDI for launch of international award-winning ISDApp
On Thursday, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines joined Team iNON for the launch of ISDApp, a one-of-a-kind community app that will communicate important safety and weather information to fisherfolk who do not have smartphones ...
- January 22, 2021
Acquisition of new PCG interceptors for WPH draws congressional support
The chairperson of the House strategic intelligence committee has endorsed the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG’s) plan to acquire two additional French-made high-endurance offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at an estimated cost ...
- August 23, 2021
Illegal fishing becoming top maritime security risk
As much as 25 million tons of fish are believed to be lost globally each year to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activity—known as IUU fishing—resulting in the depletion of local fish stocks and major economic ...
- October 21, 2021
4 rescued from capsized boat
Four members of a family that was reported missing onboard a motor banca that traveled from Sapatos Gamay to Bangkal, Carles in Iloilo were rescued. The Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) rescued Romeo Bataican, Rhoda Moncillo, ...
- September 10, 2021