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    Iloilo prov'l gov't aims to replicate Ajuy marine practices
    Cavañas, Mary Joy (Panay News, Inc., 2023-09-29)
    The provincial government is considering replicating the municipality of Ajuy’s best practices in marine conservation and coastal protection throughout the rest of Iloilo. The town recently placed first runner-up in the Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan (MMK) Awards organized by the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. As a result, it secured fisheries livelihood projects worth P18 million. “We aim to encourage and inspire other municipalities to participate in the upcoming MMK awards. I am confident that our fellow communities are already engaged in initiatives to protect our seas and coasts,” said Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.
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    Increased sardines supply in W. Visayas
    Momblan, Gail T. (Daily Guardian Multi-Media Services, Inc., 2018-11-29)
    The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-6 reported a 1.2 percent increase in the supply of sardines in Western Visayas. The BFAR stock assessment data indicated that the region produced 28, 523 metric tons of sardines in 2017, a way higher that the 28, 185 metric tons produces in 2016. Remia Appari, BFAR-6 regional director, assured that Western Visayas has a steady supply of sardines.
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    Can modern technology combat illegal fishing?
    Conserva, Louine Hope (Daily Guardian Multi-Media Services, Inc., 2017-08-01)
    Modern technology could be an effective measure to regulate illegal fishing at the Visayan Sea. The strategy includes the establishment of 120 radar stations all over the country by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for efficient and effective monitoring of fishing activities. Rojas said the mayors also expressed support in the declaration of the 10,000 square kilometer portion of the Visayan Sea as a “fishery management area.”