BFAR Mimaropa FMRED

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A very good job to our FMRED Divers Chief Al Dela Torre and Kuya Galang!!!!

The West Philippine Sea (WPS) has the highest biomass of reef fishes and species richness in the country. In April–May 2022, underwater surveys were conducted in nine areas of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) to assess coral reefs and reef fish populations. The overall results indicate that most surveyed sites exhibit low hard coral cover (HCC), with the majority classified under category D conditions (< 22% HCC). The highest coral cover was recorded at Sabina Shoal, with 30.52% in mesophotic coral ecosystems and 35.66% in shallow water areas, exceeding the national average HCC of 22%.

These findings highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts, continued monitoring, and stronger policies to protect the reefs and marine life in this ecologically and geopolitically important region.

To learn more, read the full article here https://doi.org/10.31398/tpjf

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The Philippine Journal of Fisheries (TPJF) is a semi-annual, open-access journal published by the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI). TPJF is indexed in Scopus, Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstract, Directory of Open Access Journals, and ASEAN Citation Index, among others.

In the photo: Figure 5. Photodocumentations observed in the coral reef of Kalayaan Island Group. Damage coral reefs taken at Parola (Figure A) and Patag (Figure B). Signs of threats such as coral bleaching in Lawak (Figure C) and a portion of dead coral caused by Crown -of-thorns seastar (CoTS) in Pagasa (Figure D). Coral recruits in Likas (Figure D) and Patag (Figure E). Figures F and G are the coral cover found in Sabina Shoal.

📣 PALAWAN INTER-AGENCY IUUF REDUCTION TEAM AGREES ON FRAMEWORK FOR LEGAL INSTRUMENT IN 2024 YEAR-END MEETING 📣

The Palawan Inter-agency IUU Fishing Reduction Team successfully held its 2024 Year-End Meeting on December 13, 2024, at Citystate Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Led by DA-BFAR MIMAROPA in partnership with the USAID Fish Right Program, the meeting gathered key stakeholders and enforcement agencies to discuss vital initiatives in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF) in Palawan.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MEETING:
📌 Agreement on the Framework/Legal Instrument for the IUUF Reduction Team to strengthen collaboration and enforcement mechanisms.
📌 Presentation of the Updated Palawan Inter-agency IUU Fishing Reduction Plan
📌 Accomplishments in Addressing IUUF per Agency (January-December 2024)
📌 Composition of the IUUF Reduction Team
📌 Operational Planning for CY 2025 Anti-IUUF Efforts

The event was attended by representatives from:
✅ DA-BFAR MIMAROPA Regional Director, Provincial Fisheries Office, and ERMCSOC
✅ Provincial Government of Palawan - Provincial Agriculture Office (PAgO)
✅ Palawan Provincial Police Office (PPO)
✅ PNP-Maritime Group 2nd Special Operations Unit (SOU)
✅ Philippine Coast Guard - District Palawan, PCG MEPCOM, and MCS 3005
✅ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
✅ Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO)
✅ Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD)
✅ Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

This significant agreement on the framework or legal instrument marks a major milestone in aligning efforts to institutionalize and operationalize anti-IUUF strategies in Palawan.

The meeting also finalized Operational Plans for CY 2025, ensuring a unified approach to addressing IUUF through improved governance, law enforcement, and socio-economic programs.

💙 With strengthened partnerships and shared commitment, we move forward to protect Palawan’s marine resources and ensure sustainable fisheries for future generations.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅! 🇵🇭

The Philippines, through the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), will host the 17th Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Coordination Committee Meeting on November 26-27, 2024, in Makati City.

This gathering will bring together regional leaders and experts to strengthen the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing while promoting sustainable fisheries across the region.

Let us work together towards a future of responsible and sustainable fisheries.

𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗠𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗦) 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀!

Personnel from DA-BFAR Regional Field Offices took part in the Foundation Course for the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Platform from November 11 to 15, 2024.

IORIS is a neutral platform for maritime operational coordination and communications. It provides adaptable features that can be customized to meet the needs and responsibilities of particular organizations or centers. Access to satellite AIS data, geographic displays, and sophisticated communication capabilities are some of the main characteristics.

Moreover, the platform offers specific spaces for effective daily information exchange, as well as for organizing and keeping an eye on maritime security and safety initiatives. IORIS is designed to satisfy a wide range of operational requirements, whether for military or civilian organizations.

Bravo Zulu!

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪: Paralegal Training for Deputized Bantay Dagat of Oriental Mindoro.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐍𝐚𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚, 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐔𝐔 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources MIMAROPA Fisheries Management, Regulatory, and Enforcement Division (FMRED), in partnership with the Malampaya Foundation, Inc., and supported by the USAID Fish Right Program, successfully concluded the IUU Fishing Assessment and Reduction Planning Workshop for the City of Calapan and the Municipalities of Naujan and Pola, Oriental Mindoro, on October 1-2, 2024, at the BFAR Conference Hall, Calapan City.

The workshop utilized the IUU Fishing Index and Threat (IFIT) Assessment Tool to assess the current IUU Fishing threats and develop targeted solutions to combat illegal fishing activities in municipal waters. The event brought together representatives from the LGUs, Philippine Coast Guard, PNP-Maritime Group, Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (MFARMCs), People’s Organizations, and Bantay Dagat.

The collaborative discussions resulted in a comprehensive IUU Fishing Assessment Report and a strategic IUU Fishing Reduction Plan that were handed over to each municipality. These outputs are designed to guide local actions in addressing IUU fishing and promote the sustainable management of marine resources across Oriental Mindoro.

DA-BFAR MIMAROPA continues to strengthen partnerships with local governments and key stakeholders to effectively tackle IUU fishing and protect the rich marine biodiversity of the region for future generations.


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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐍𝐚𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚, 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐋𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐔𝐔 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥

Matagumpay na naisagawa ng Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources MIMAROPA Fisheries Management, Regulatory, and Enforcement Division (FMRED), sa pakikipagtulungan sa Malampaya Foundation, Inc., at sa suporta ng USAID Fish Right Program, ang IUU Fishing Assessment and Reduction Planning Workshop para sa Lungsod ng Calapan at mga bayan ng Naujan at Pola, Oriental Mindoro, noong Oktubre 1-2, 2024 sa BFAR Conference Hall, Calapan City.

Sa workshop na ito, ginamit ang IUU Fishing Index and Threat (IFIT) Assessment Tool upang masuri ang mga kasalukuyang banta ng IUU fishing at bumuo ng mga tiyak na solusyon upang labanan ang ilegal na pangingisda sa mga katubigan ng bawat bayan. Ang aktibidad ay dinaluhan ng mga kinatawan mula sa mga LGU, Philippine Coast Guard, PNP-Maritime Group, Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (MFARMCs), People’s Organizations, at Bantay Dagat.

Nagresulta ang mga kolaboratibong talakayan sa isang komprehensibong IUU Fishing Assessment Report at istratehikong IUU Fishing Reduction Plan na ipinasa sa bawat lokal na pamahalaan. Ang mga ito ay magsisilbing mahalagang gabay sa pagsasakatuparan ng mga hakbang laban sa IUU fishing at sa pagsulong ng napapanatiling pamamahala ng yamang-dagat sa buong Oriental Mindoro.

Patuloy na pinatitibay ng DA-BFAR MIMAROPA ang pakikipagtulungan nito sa mga lokal na pamahalaan at iba’t ibang sektor upang epektibong labanan ang IUU fishing at maprotektahan ang mayamang marine biodiversity ng rehiyon para sa kinabukasan ng mga susunod na henerasyon.

𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙊𝙒: Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) Assessment and Reduction Planning for the Baco, San Teodoro, and Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.

𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙊𝙒: Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) Assessment and Reduction Planning for the Calapan City, Naujan, and Pola, Oriental Mindoro.