The government is launching a project that will promote aquasilviculture and, at the same time, rehabilitate Mangrove areas. Aquasilviculture (from the Greek word “aqua,” meaning water, and “silvos,” meaning tree), involves the growing of fish and other aquatic organisms within a mangrove area without cutting down a single tree. It is an environment-friendly approach to enhance fishery production. The undertaking will be done in coordination with 61 state universities and colleges (SUCs).

The government and state universities and colleges promote 'Philippine aquasilviculture'. (2012, January 5). Manila Bulletin, p. 10.