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Fisheries Management Areas in the West Philippine Sea and Their Heritage Values
Geopolitical issues pose a challenge to the holistic management of fisheries and associated ecosystems in two Philippine fisheries management areas (FMAs 5&6) encompassing the West Philippine Sea. One way to allay these issues is through a common values approach based on heritage. This paper...Volume 20 Issue No. 1 (June 2023) -
The Fishery Potential of Freshwater Gobies in Mandulog River, Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Freshwater gobies, particularly fry and some adult species, have been used as an alternative fishery resource. Mandulog River in Iligan City, northern Mindanao, Philippines, is one of the areas known for goby-fry fishery. This study described the potentials of the goby population in Mandulog River...Volume 11 Issue No. 1 (June 2014) -
Eating for a Lifetime: Filling the Policy Gaps in Philippine Fisheries
The fishery sector has become a large and dynamic contributor to Philippine agriculture. However, the sector confronts the problem of high poverty and alarming threats to its resource base. Policy responses to these problems have been implemented in recent years, but serious gaps remain. Addressing...Volume 4 Issue No. 1 (June 2007) -
Environmental Sustainability Issues in Philippine Agriculture
Farming and fishing are major sources of livelihood in rural households in the Philippines. Farming systems in the country are complex, multi-faceted, and geared to promote efficient production and a steady source of income. However, these have also wrought unwanted consequences on the environment...Volume 2 Issue No. 1&2 (December 2005)