IT’S WORLD WILDLIFE DAY!

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) joins the celebration of #WorldWildlifeDay, which is aimed at promoting the conservation of the planet's biodiversity, mainly the species on the verge of extinction. Today also marks the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) ...
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LOOK: The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), as a longstanding partner in the conservation of the Philippines’ diverse shark and ray populations, joins the nation in celebrating Shark Conservation Week from February 27 to March 4, 2023.

LOOK: The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), as a longstanding partner in the conservation of the Philippines’ diverse shark and ray populations, joins the nation in celebrating Shark Conservation Week from February 27 to March 4, 2023. As a kick-starter, a press conference was held in ...
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2022 FISHERIES PRODUCTION VOLUME UP BY 2.2%

According to the preliminary data from the Fisheries Situation Report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for January to December 2022, the Philippines' fisheries sector produced 4.3 million metric tons of fish and fishery products, reflecting a growth of 2.2% in comparison to the previous year’s output. This growth ...
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Artisanal fisherfolk groups, civil society organizations, and national and local governments convened for the National Coastal Fisheries Summit (NCFS) 2023 and culmination of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) celebration in the Philippines on January 31 to February 1, in Quezon City.

The back-to-back celebration focused on the important role that millions of small-scale fishers, fish farmers, and fish workers play in food security; as well as improving the awareness and to promote collaborative action among all concerned agencies in solving the issues surrounding the fisheries sector. During the IYAFA culmination, fisherfolk ...
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55% OF IMPORTED GALUNGGONG ARRIVES AHEAD OF CLOSED FISHING SEASON LIFTING IN PALAWAN

Several days before the lifting of the three-month galunggong closed fishing season in Palawan, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has recorded the arrival of 55 percent of the 25,056.27 MT of galunggong to be imported since November 2022. The importation of frozen round scad, bigeye ...
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