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- BFAR needs at least 6 more vessels to monitor waters, marine resources — advocacy groupOchave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation, 2021-06-29)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) should have more big vessels for patrolling Philippine waters, food advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan said. Tugon Kabuhayan convener Asis G. Perez, a former BFAR national director, said in a virtual briefing on Monday that the agency currently has two specialized ships used in patrolling the country’s waters and for humanitarian missions.
- Red tide warning lifted in parts of Western Samar, LeyteOchave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation, 2021-06-25)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) declared parts of Western Samar and Leyte free from red tide contamination based on the latest test results. BFAR said in its 18th shellfish bulletin that red tide warnings are lifted in Zumarraga, San Pedro Bay, Maqueda Bay, and Villareal Bay in Western Samar, and Carigara Bay and Ormoc Bay in Leyte.
- Commercial fishing continues to hurt small fishers in municipal waters - OceanaOchave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation, 2021-09-24)Commercial fishing in municipal waters pervades amid the coronavirus pandemic and the government should step up its monitoring and apprehension of violators to protect small fisherfolk, according to marine conservation group Oceana. Oceana said in a statement on Thursday that 42,934 commercial vessels were detected within municipal waters in 2020, about 4.7% lower than the 44,952 reported the previous year. The figures were sourced from Karagatan Patrol, a digital platform that uses Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and senses lure lights that are likely used by commercial fishing boats.
- Irong-Irong Bay in Western Samar now free from red tideOchave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation, 2021-07-15)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) declared the area of Irong-Irong Bay in Western Samar officially free from red tide contamination. In its 21st shellfish bulletin for the year, BFAR said red tide warnings are still in effect in the areas of Milagros, Masbate
- BFAR lifts red tide warning in Cancabato BayOchave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation, 2021-04-19)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) declared the area of Cancabato Bay in Leyte province as officially free from red tide contamination. In its 10th shellfish bulletin, BFAR said all types of shellfish harvested from the area are now safe for human consumption after testing negative for red tide toxins. However, red tide warnings are still implemented in the areas of Dauis and Tagbilaran City, Bohol; Tambobo Bay, Negros Oriental; Calubian, Leyte; Dumanquillas Bay, Zamboanga del Sur; Balite Bay, Davao Oriental; and Lianga Bay and Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur.
- Fish supply declared sufficient until year's endOchave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation, 2020-11-24)The fish supply has been judged sufficient to meet demand up to the end of 2020, according to the Department of Agriculture. In a virtual briefing Tuesday, Undersecretary Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero said that at the end of 2020, fish inventory is projected at 87,539 metric tons (MT), equivalent to 10 days’ worth of demand. Ms. Caballero said for 2020 supply is estimated at 3.42 million MT, against demand of 3.33 million MT.