Protect marine life, LGUs urged

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Friday, November 17, 2017
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SAN JOSE, Antique – Local governments play a key role in protecting marine resources, a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) official said.

They must come up with a plan to sustain marine life and have the “political will” to execute such plan, said BFAR-Antique chief Lorna Angor.

Local governments must also impose measures strengthening the enforcement of local environmental laws and these must be accompanied by management initiatives, said Angor.

The BFAR official cited one of their initiatives to encourage active participation to the protection of marine resources.

Angor said the bureau has allocated liters of fuel for the municipalities of Anini-y and Culasi – for free.

“These municipalities were given the allocation for being active,” she said.

Angor also mentioned Anini-y, San Jose and Libertad, which have reactivated teams that will enforce environmental ordinances.

The BFAR has held activities in connection with the Fish Conservation Week celebration from Oct. 17 to 23, like poster-making and composo contests.

According to Angor, these activities aimed to raise public awareness on the importance of protecting marine resources. (PIA/PN)
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