Philippines: BFAR releases tilapia fingerlings to repopulate Bataan River

The dispersal activity aims to repopulate the rivers and lakes in the region with tilapia through the Balik Sigla sa Ilog at Lawa (BASIL) programme and is part of a continuing national strategy to revitalise the aquaculture sector. Bataan Provincial Fisheries Officer Harlyn Recabar-Purzuelo and BFAR-3 BASIL lead Al Dimaquibo directed the dispersal of the fingerlings from the Technology Outreach Station for Freshwater (TOSFW) species in Castillejos, Zambales province. BFAR-3 Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz, in an interview, said the dispersal seeks to increase productivity and eventually improve the living condition of fisherfolk in the province. “This will help improve the productivity and sustainability of the lives of the fisherfolk in Hermosa town,” he said. He said the chance of survival of the released fish is high given the quality of water in the river. Cruz urged the fisherfolk to observe safe, proper, and environment-friendly fishing practices to ensure that the benefits ...