Coral garden & reef rehabilitation project, the establishment of marine reserves and fish sanctuaries of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the Philippines

The vastness of the Philippine waters provides significant supply of food and protein as well as opportunities for development for commercial and municipal fisheries. The utilization of such immense marine resource should be geared along sustainability not only for survival, but also to the country s increasing population, environmental degradation, and the state s commitment to the Global competitiveness archetype. The establishment of non-fishing areas in marine protected areas would double fish catch in 5 years (Roberts, 2002)

Set net fishery (Lambaklad)

Lambaklad is one of the most feasible types of set net. It originated from Japan and its use has proliferated in Philippines. The advantages, the economic and social benefits, and the environmental importance of using lambaklad in the Philippines are discussed in the paper. Moreover, an economic aspect of setting up lambaklad is also presented

Coral Garden and Reef Rehabilitation Project of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Coastal resources management initiatives in Philippines are presented in the paper. The use of artificial reefs in the country is given emphasis

Coral Garden and Reef Rehabilitation Project, the Establishment of Marine Reserves and Fish Sanctuaries of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the Philippines

The vastness of the Philippine waters provides significant supply of food and protein as well as opportunities for development for commercial and municipal fisheries. The utilization of such immense marine resource should be geared along sustainability not only for survival, but also to the country s increasing population, environmental degradation, and the state s commitment to the Global competitiveness archetype. The establishment of non-fishing areas in marine protected areas would double fish catch in 5 years (Roberts, 2002)

Set Net Fishery (Lambaklad)

Lambaklad is one of the most feasible types of set net. It originated from Japan and its use has proliferated in Philippines. The advantages, the economic and social benefits, and the environmental importance of using lambaklad in the Philippines are discussed in the paper. Moreover, an economic aspect of setting up lambaklad is also presented