57 fisherfolk completed the Fisheries Law Enforcement Training last October 25-27 2023 at Bauang, La Union. BFAR Region 1 and OPAG LU trained them on different fishing laws and regulations. They showed their learning through practical exercises on stranded mammal response, detecting illegally caught fish, and map navigation.
As the fisherfolk take up their new roles as fish wardens, they offer hope for the future of our oceans and the preservation of the diverse life it supports. They show how communities can actively contribute to protecting their local ecosystems.
These fisherfolk are not just protectors, but also community builders. By promoting cooperation and compliance within their communities, they are contributing to the sustainable management of our marine resources.
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The Fisheries Law Enforcement Training is one of the activities of the "Strengthening Good Governance and Multi-stakeholder Collaboration in FMA 6, Coastal and Marine Areas of the West Philippine Sea" implemented by the Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation under the INSPIRE Project.