An organization of fisherfolks said that massive reclamation projects nationwide will lead to the depletion of fish stocks as it destroys mangroves, sea grasses, and coral reefs. READ:
Pamalakaya also addressed the current administration’s plan to import round scad, known locally as galunggong, and other fishes. However, the group stressed there would be no import need if there were no reclamation projects.“Kung talagang gustong resolbahin ng administrasyong Marcos Jr.
ang pagbagsak ng supply sa isda ng bansa, dapat nitong ipatigil ang lahat ng anyo ng mapanirang proyekto sa karagatan tulad ng reklamasyon,” Arambulo stated.According to the Department of Agriculture, on Thursday, November 17, 25,00 metric tons of fish will be imported in anticipation of the closed domestic fishing season from November to December.
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