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BFAR opens research lab, livelihood programs in Pangasinan
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources inaugurated new facilities in Sual, Pangasinan on Tuesday designed to enhance marine conservation and boost local fishing communities' income-generating activities.
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SUAL, Pangasinan — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Ilocos region formally opened a fish research laboratory and distributed livelihood assistance to fishing groups in Pangasinan province on Tuesday, part of efforts to strengthen aquatic resource management in the region.
The newly inaugurated facilities are intended to bolster marine resource protection and enhance fisheries monitoring capabilities in the Ilocos area. The laboratory will support scientific research and technical functions critical to sustainable fisheries management and conservation efforts.
In addition to the lab opening, BFAR distributed livelihood project packages to various fishery cooperatives and associations operating in Pangasinan waters. The initiative aims to provide alternative income sources and economic opportunities for local fisherfolk, addressing concerns about declining fish stocks and livelihood sustainability in the region.
The dual inauguration reflects government efforts to balance resource conservation with economic development for coastal communities. BFAR officials emphasized the importance of combining improved monitoring and research capacity with direct livelihood support to ensure both environmental protection and community welfare in the fishing sector.