Dr. Susan Siar, Ph.D., environmental sociology specialist from the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center - Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo told Panay News she makes studies and recommendations on how to implement sustainable aquaculture in a mangrove are managed by a strong federated People's Organizations (POs) here. Siar was present during the recent celebration of People's Day and Ocean Month at the 531.44-hectare Northern Iloilo Mangrove Rehabilitation Subproject of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bancal Bay. She explained SEAFDEC has various technologies ready for implementation at the barangay level.

Portal, T. (2003, May 30). SEAFDEC delivers new technology to community. Panay News, pp. 5, 20.