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Introduced freshwater fishes in Phl: An assessment and recommendations
Introduced or exotic fishes are those that have been imported from other countries for food, recreation and other purposes. Many introduced fishes have become invasive or harmful for causing ecological damage, economic ...
- February 6, 2014
Cold weather affects fish, too, says fisheries expert
The prevailing cold weather affects not only humans but fish, too, like the bangus (milkfish) and tilapia, as it stops their spawning, slows down their growth, and makes them susceptible to diseases. Dr. Westly Rosario, ...
- January 22, 2014
Dagupan bangus growers urged to tap export market
Mayor Belen Fernandez is urging bangus (milkfish) growers to tap the export market. Fernandez rallied Dagupan bangus growers to tap the export market during the recent Regional Bangus Summit held April 23 at Star Plaza ...
- April 27, 2014
BFAR to assist Panatag fishermen
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will continue to assist fishermen recently barred by the Chinese from entering Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. BFAR director Asis Perez yesterday ...
- March 2, 2014
DA-BFAR awards fishing boats to fisherfolk beneficiaries
In less than three months since it was launched, the Ahon! Rehabilitation Initiative has surpassed its target of 10,000 units of fishing boats for the Yolanda affected fisherfolk, the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of ...
- March 2, 2014
Sulfur upwelling triggers fish kill in Taal Lake
Sulfur upwelling in Taal Lake has caused fish kill in four barangays in Talisay, Batangas late last week, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Various fish species were found “gasping for ...
- January 22, 2014
BFAR: Neap tide threat to 'bangus' now over
Bangus (milkfish) growers can now heave a sigh of relief as the threat of neap tide is over and tidal fluctuation is now back to normal, according to the center chief of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ...
- May 29, 2014
Cold weather affects Bulacan fish production
Low temperatures brought by the northeast monsoon has caused a decrease in fish production in the coastal towns of this province. Fisherfolk here have a hard time catching fish from the open sea while fishpond operators ...
- January 30, 2014