Navy Warned Fisherman to Stop Illegal Fishing
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MONDAY, 30 JULY 2007
The Philippine Navy recently restraint illegal fishing activities along the Celebes Sea and captured 23 fishing vessels in the area. Navy chief Vicente Cejoco of BRP Sultan Kudarat told fisherman to stop using unlawful fishing methods for the sake of the future generation.
There have been complaints from marine conversationalist which includes use of fine meshed nets, commercial fishing without license, employing unlicensed fish workers, expired vessel fishing certificate, safety and radio unit violations, and employment of minors. British national Christopher Dearne who belongs to a private group of private scuba divers said that marine habitats are being destroyed by illegal fishing methods especially since dynamite fishing is common in Celebes Sea and Sarangani Bay.
Philippine Navy is conducting a drive to support the fishing sector and warned fisherman to stop engaging in dynamite fishing and using toxic chemicals to catch the fish. Cejoco also issued a warning to operators of unregistered fishing vessels.
Read more about this news at www.sunstar.com.ph.
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