Campaign: Stop Illegal Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters
Oceana, local government and fisherfolk groups score slow implementation of commercial fishing vessel monitoring measures
International non-government organization, Oceana together with local government and fisherfolk groups scored the slow implementation of vessel monitoring measures by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) as can be seen in the report of the Integrated Marine Environment Monitoring System (IMEMS). Oceana shared that as of July 9, 2021, BFAR was able to install tracking … Read more
Oceana, CSOs and Fishers Group Urge Agriculture and Fisheries Agencies to Oppose Bill Allowing Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters
Civil society organizations (CSOs) and fishers groups are not letting their guard down on a proposal in Congress to allow large commercial fishing operations in the country’s municipal waters. Together with Oceana, NGOs for Fisheries Reform, Pangingisda Natin Gawing Tama and Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Mangingisda (PANGISDA) Pilipinas aired their call to the Department … Read more
Manifesto Opposing House Bill 7853
Municipal waters are significant, highly productive areas that host important ecosystems and habitats such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves. These waters serve as breeding grounds and shelter for fishes and other marine organisms. We must ensure they are healthy and resilient to the impacts of the current climate crisis and health emergency. Allowing … Read more