Stop Illegal Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters Archives - Oceana Philippines

World Oceans Day Statement

This World Oceans Day, we are mobilizing to amplify the voices of artisanal fishermen, the youth and other sectors who are pushing back against the continuing intrusion of commercial fishers in the nation’s municipal waters. The law says 15 km belongs to artisanal fishers. Today, we draw the line by calling on  President Bongbong Marcos … Read more

BFAR Pushed to Divulge Commercial Fishing Data Inside Municipal Waters

Oceana Pushes for Strong Local Government Authority Over Municipal Waters 

Oil Price Crisis in Philippine Seas: Commercial Fishing Encroachment into Municipal Waters Hits 5-year High

While high fuel cost leaves many artisanal fishers unable to fish

Palawan Bans Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters, Sets New Standard for Coastal Protection

Oceana calls on other LGUs to step up and strictly enforce protection of municipal waters to protect fisherfolk 

Oceana slams BFAR for pro-Commercial fishing stance and abandoning small fishers 

Oceana debunked BFAR’s claim that commercial fishers should be allowed to catch fish inside municipal waters

Oceana Decries Government Moves to Open Municipal Waters to Commercial Fishing, Calls it “Stealing from the Poorest” 

PH tuna exports risk losing sustainability certifications over municipal fishing issue

A troubling tide: The problem of illegal fishing and declining catch