BFAR: Shark meat not from threatened species

Carine M. Asutilla, Norman V. Mendoza 06/21/2014

Lapu-Lapu’s Task Force Kalikasan is not happy with the incompetence of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – 7 to determine if the shark meat they seized are from protected shark species. While admitting that the…

DENR told to teach fisherfolk why sharks need protection

Peter L. Romanillos 06/19/2014

The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) called on the regional Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-7) to educate fisherfolk communities to follow local laws that protect endangered and vulnerable shark species. “Some fishermen still practice irresponsible fishing…

Truck with 14 cut-up thresher sharks for fishballs, tempura seized

Peter L. Romanillos 06/13/2014

Are you fond of street food like fried fish balls and seafood tempura? If so, chances are, you’ve tasted shark meat. A truck containing chopped bodies of at least 14 thresher sharks was apprehended Wednesday night in…

Sunfish found dead in Cebu

Bjorn Abraham Tabanera 05/08/2014

Local bystanders in Toledo City found a dying sunfish that beached along the coast this morning. PO1 Rogelio Gutang said they received a report on the creature’s presence at 10 a.m. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic…

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