Oceana raises alarm on 5% decline in 2024 fishery production

Oceana raises alarm on 5% decline in 2024 fishery production

Warns of worsening fishery crisis amid court rulings International marine protection organization Oceana warns that legitimizing commercial fishing in municipal waters could accelerate fishery decline, threatening food security and coastal livelihoods. International marine protection organization Oceana warned of a further decline in fishery production in no time, that will result in food security…
Local fishers, tourism and NEDA officials and advocates urge Senate to approve the bill

Local fishers, tourism and NEDA officials and advocates urge Senate to approve the bill

Declaring Panaon Island a protected seascape Efforts to designate Panaon Island as a protected area aim to safeguard its rich marine biodiversity and sustain local livelihoods against escalating threats. Tacloban City, Philippines – This island that has been known as the pathway of typhoons from the Eastern seaboard now has a prominent spot in…
Oceana lauds Northern Samar provincial gov’t for adopting science-based fisheries management

Oceana lauds Northern Samar provincial gov’t for adopting science-based fisheries management

Committing to post-harvest and market support Oceana lauds Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan for adopting a science-based approach to fisheries management and addressing critical post-harvest fish losses. Oceana's recent study reveals significant market losses, urging local action to improve food security and livelihoods. DRIED FISH AND FERMENTED FISH PASTE (bagoong) ON DISPLAY, FOR…
Oceana Gives Update on Risk of Devastating Oil Spill in Manila Bay

Oceana Gives Update on Risk of Devastating Oil Spill in Manila Bay

1.4M liters of oil remains on sunk tanker; nation braces for worst oil spill in Philippines’ history An oil spill in Manila Bay, caused by the sinking of the MT Terra Nova and two other vessels, has spread across 84 square kilometers, impacting marine life and local fishing communities in Cavite, Bulacan, and…
Oceana’s New Year Statement

Oceana’s New Year Statement

Oceana looks at 2024 as especially significant! Oceana look forward to a strengthened partnership where their time, talent, energy and resources are dedicated to restoring and rehabilitating fisheries and marine habitats, and which enhance livelihoods, honor and dignity of their coastal communities. We wish everyone a peaceful, meaningful and joyous New Year. We…