SAN JOSE, Antique – The Antique Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) asked the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to research on shells and mollusk in the rivers and coastlines of the province.
SP member Victor Condez said there is a need to explore more resources to provide adequate supply food and livelihood to people.
“The province has plenty of rivers, swamps, wetlands, and a long stretch of coastline which host many marine and aquatic resources to include shells,” said Condez, who sponsored a resolution requesting BFAR to conduct the research.
The resolution that was unanimously approved by the SP.
Condez said restaurants in the province still order green shells and talaba (oysters) from neighboring Aklan and Capiz provinces.
“We have the same topography with the provinces of Aklan and Capiz so it could be possible that through research we could also culture our own green shells and talaba, thus making Antique self-sufficient in this aspect,” he said.
The propagation of shells and mollusk could also be an added livelihood for the fisherfolks and other people engaging currently in aquaculture and seaweed culture in the province, Condez added. (PNA/PN)
