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Sinandigan,Ubay , Bohol, Philippines 2012. N. Land Area : 29,950.88 has. Mun . Waters : 20,296,00 has. Coastline : 59.57 km. No. Barangays mainland : 24 coastal : 20 Population : 68,578 NCS0 2010 Category : 1 st Class
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N Land Area : 29,950.88 has. Mun. Waters : 20,296,00 has. Coastline : 59.57 km. No. Barangays mainland : 24 coastal : 20 Population : 68,578 NCS0 2010 Category : 1st Class Income : 112 m Municipality of UbayBrief Profile:
51% population, densely populated Barangayslocated in coastal areas which are dependent on fishing grounds for livelihood
OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES IN MUNICIPAL WATERS • Trawl type fishing within/from outside local waters • Blast fishing • Use of fine mesh nets • Mangrove conversion Source: FISH Project, 2004
Responders - mobilized Well Trained Teams of Enforcers to stop destructive fishing methods Task Force Paglaum 1997-2003
Marine environment Conservation Issues: The need to address marine resource degradation through community Mobilization tools… ?
Informed, learn…accept ideas in their hearts… Take good care of critical fishing grounds
The task of TAKING CARE of our fisheryresources are best shouldered by local communities who benefits ; and are directly to lose from marine habitat degradation