Philippines: Decline of sardines catch in Bicol, Samar at alarming rate

Published 2021년 9월 19일

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Oceana has called on the Philippine government to swiftly implement the National Sardine Management Plan after a study showed a dramatic decline in sardine populations in Bicol and Samar. The study, conducted from February 2020 to March 2021, documented overfishing and the adverse effects of environmental changes on the sardine resource. The National Sardine Management Plan, endorsed in 2020, aims to sustain fish stocks and balance benefits for sardine fisheries. Urgent measures, such as regulating fishing activities and implementing size limits, are necessary to prevent further deterioration, according to the study's lead researcher, Dr. Wilfredo Campos.

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The decline in sardines catch in Bicol and Samar is now at an alarming rate, prompting international organization Oceana to urge the Philippine government to prioritize and hasten the implementation of the National Sardine Management Plan. Oceana recently released the results of its study, “Developing the Sardine Management Plan for Fisheries Management Area 7”, revealing the continuous decline of sardines in Bicol and Samar. The study assessed the conditions of sardine stocks in Fisheries Management Area 7 fishing grounds from February 2020 to March 2021. Dr. Wilfredo Campos of the University of the Philippines – Visayas, who spearheaded the study, has warned of dire consequences because of overfishing in the area. “Many Filipinos depend on sardines not only for food but also for livelihood, making this one of the most important resources in achieving food security in the country. It is therefore imperative that the government safeguards our sardine species that are now on the ...

Source: Mb