BFAR KICKS OFF 60th FISH CONSERVATION WEEK, PROMOTES PRODUCTIVE FISHERIES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) commenced the celebration of the 60th Fish Conservation Week at the agency’s central office in Quezon City on Monday, September 18, emphasizing the crucial role of the Philippine fisheries sector in the nation's economic growth. BFAR National Director Atty. Demosthenes R. Escoto ...
BFAR MARKS INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY, CALLS FOR OCEAN CONSERVATION SUPPORT
In celebration of this year's International Coastal Cleanup Day, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) led a cleanup drive in Barangay Tanza Uno, Navotas City, while calling on the public to participate in initiatives aimed at ocean conservation and protection. About 500 individuals from BFAR-Central Office, BFAR-National Capital ...
In a remarkable collaborative effort, the DA-BFAR joined hands with USAID, alongside various national government agencies and key stakeholders, to the inaugural Philippine Responsible Seafood Summit
Over 100 participants from various seafood industries and multi-sectoral groups gathered and participated in this summit, marking a significant milestone as the country's premier event solely dedicated to the sustainable development and management of the seafood industry, encompassing all sectors and stakeholders across the supply chain. The event aims to ...
#BFARPressRelease| NFARMC APPROVES ADJUSTMENT OF SARDINES CLOSED FISHING SEASON IN THE EAST-SULU SEA, BASILAN STRAIT, AND SIBUGUEY BAY
The National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (NFARMC) unanimously approved through a resolution the adjustment in the implementation of the closed fishing season for sardines in the waters off the Zamboanga peninsula. Starting this year, the waters of East-Sulu Sea, Basilan Strait, and Sibuguey Bay will be closed to ...
DA-BFAR joins the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII) in kickstarting the 23rd National Tuna Congress and Trade Exhibit with the theme, “Adapting Strategies Responsive to Global Challenges.”
During the opening of the Trade Exhibit, DA-BFAR National Director Atty. Demosthenes R. Escoto delivered a message of support highlighting the importance of the country's tuna fisheries amid challenges and changes in nature such as rising sea temperatures, exacerbated by climate change, among many other industry concerns. He also shared ...
