Land: Phillipines

Sardine industry leader Mega Fishing Corporation (MFC) has taken over the multi-species hatchery of Tawi Tawi.

Bais City Mayor Hector Villanueva expressed fears over the disappearance of dolphins in Tanon Strait.

Prawn breeding has made many farmers wealthy but indirectly it has accelerated the destruction of fish nurseries.

Philippines fisheries production is going to be hampered by overfishing and unsustainable aquaculture practices, expressed fishermen.

In Davao City, Philippines, the prices of aquaculture products have remained stable as per the observation of one of the biggest public markets in the city.

The authority of Santos City admitted that the fishing industry is going towards darkness due to declining volume of tuna catches in recent years.

The Filipino captain of a sunken cargo ship was found dead which took the death toll up to two from a collision in western Japan.

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has conducted final consultation on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9379 or “The Handline Fishing Law”.

Rampant illegal fishing operations in Tayabas Bay has threatens the survival of endangered species and the livelihood of its fishermen.

Sleeping fish or frozen fish industry is booming as the demand for fresh fish is mounting with each passing day.