The Philippines' National Census and Statistics Board reported 5.5% higher aquaculture production in Zamboanga peninsula for 2008, with Zamboanga del Sur posting the highest increase of 17.67 percent, due to the unloading of some fishing boats coming from Zamboanga Sibugay province.
Aquaculture production of Zamboanga Peninsula rose mainly due to increase in area harvested and production of seaweeds. Farmers shifted from planting to fishing due to higher income potential, and increase support of the Local Government Units and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the region.
The production output of commercial fisheries sector in Zamboanga Peninsula went up slightly by 5.49 percent or 33,625.76 MT. higher compared to the same period last year.
The municipal fisheries sector in Zamboanga Peninsula showed 5.52 percent or 6,594.9 MT. higher compared last year. Three provinces contributed to the increased with Zamboanga City posted the highest by 36.93 percent due to the abundance of some pelagic fishes and the distribution by BFAR of fishing gears to some fisher folk and less encroachment of commercial fishing vessels in municipal water.
Source: NCSB Press Release
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