Tag: Illegal Fishing
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Negros Oriental Free of Dynamite Fishing Since 1980s, BFAR Reports
In a significant environmental update from Dumaguete City, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Negros Oriental has confirmed that there have been no instances of dynamite fishing in the region since the 1980s. This positive development was shared by Florencia Mepaña, the head of BFAR-Negros Oriental, who credits the absence of such…
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Collaborative Efforts in Caraga Region Yield Significant Gains in Environmental Protection
In a concerted effort to safeguard the natural resources of the Caraga Region, the Police Regional Office (PRO-13), alongside the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local government units, and community members, have made substantial strides in 2024. Their joint initiatives have focused on combating illegal fishing and logging, which have been detrimental to…
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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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