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China Coast Guard Forces Philippine Research Ships to Halt Operations in West Philippine Sea
In a tense encounter in the West Philippine Sea, two Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels, BRP Datu Pagbuaya and BRP Datu Bankaw, were compelled to abandon their marine scientific research and sand sampling activities at the Pag-Asa cays due to aggressive actions by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and a People’s…
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Bohol Fisherfolk Boosted by 40,000 Milkfish Fry Distribution
In a significant boost to local aquaculture, three fisherfolk associations in Bohol have been recipients of 40,000 milkfish fry, distributed as part of a strategic initiative by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Visayas. The distribution took place in two towns, Talibon and Calape, with the aim of enhancing milkfish production…
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Toxic Red Tide Detected in Leyte, Shellfish Harvesting Banned in Six Eastern Visayas Areas
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has confirmed the presence of harmful red tide toxins in shellfish samples from Leyte, Leyte, leading to the inclusion of this area in the national shellfish bulletin. This development comes as red tide continues to affect five other bays in Eastern Visayas. The BFAR’s latest bulletin, released…
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Samar’s Zumarraga Island Declared Free of Red Tide, Six Other Bays Still Affected
The coastal waters surrounding Zumarraga Island in Samar have been officially declared free of the harmful red tide, marking a significant relief for local communities. This announcement comes from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), which confirmed the absence of the toxic algae in recent water samples. However, the threat of red tide…
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Red Tide Continues to Plague Seven Bays in Eastern Visayas
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has confirmed that the dangerous red tide phenomenon is still affecting seven bays in Eastern Visayas. The latest report, issued on January 3, 2025, highlights the ongoing threat to public health in the region. Testing of shellfish and seawater samples has revealed that five of these bays…
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New 62-Foot Tuna Fishing Vessel Enhances Livelihood for Laoag City Fishermen
In a significant move to enhance the fishing industry in Ilocos Norte, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has handed over a new 62-foot tuna handline fishing boat to the 33B Fishermen’s Association in Laoag City. The ceremony, which took place on December 26, 2024, marked the transfer of…
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BFAR Intensifies Red Tide Surveillance in Central Visayas
CEBU CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has ramped up its vigilance against harmful algal blooms causing red tide in the waters of Central Visayas, according to a fishery official on Friday. Crismalyn Golle, who manages BFAR-7’s Regional Fisheries Laboratory, stated that they are working closely with provincial fisheries offices and…
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Bohol Residents Urged to Steer Clear of Deceased Sperm Whale
In a recent advisory, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Visayas has cautioned the residents of Banacon Island, located near Getafe in Bohol, to avoid any close interaction with a dead sperm whale that washed ashore. The warning was issued following the discovery of the 14.40-meter-long whale, which was found lifeless…
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BFAR Intensifies Crackdown on Dynamite Fishing in Central Visayas
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Visayas has escalated its efforts to combat the illegal practice of dynamite fishing within the region. Alberto Simbajon Jr., who oversees the Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance Unit at BFAR-7, emphasized that while the use of explosives in fishing has decreased, it remains a concern in…
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Red Tide Continues to Plague 10 Bays in Eastern Visayas
The red tide phenomenon remains a persistent issue in Eastern Visayas, affecting 10 bays this week, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) released on Thursday. The ongoing situation has led to strict advisories against the collection, sale, and consumption of shellfish from the affected areas. Seven of…
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