Pearl culture in abalone

The article discusses pearl culture in abalone which is commonly carried out in Japan, Korea, Canada, and the United States. Abalone pearl formation is also discussed.

Offshore fish farming

The article discusses offshore fish farming, which is commonly practiced in some countries in Asia, North and South America, and Europe. Environmental factors such as the exposure of the cage to wind and waves, and its management are also discussed.

Safer moorings

The article presents pointers to achieve a safer mooring system.

Impact of seafarming: fish farms vs. mussel farms

The article presents comparative impacts of fish and mussel seafarms. Specifically, it tackles the impacts of the two farms on the following: solid waste production, water flow and sedimentation, effect on native bottom fauna, effect on wild fish populations, the spread of toxic chemicals and drugs, and multi-use conflicts.

A continuing PROCESS: for grassroots development

PROCESS (Participatory Research, Organization of Communities, and Education Towards Struggle for Self-reliance) is the offshoot of an experiment encouraged by the International Labor Organization to stimulate self-help initiatives among rural communities in Antique and Batangas. Its operations today extend to 10 provinces in the Philippines, touching the lives of thousands of farmers, fisherfolk, women and other marginalized sectors.

Rural women's access to credit

To enhance the role of rural women in development, NGOs have assisted in the establishment of credit programs.

To borrow or not to borrow? The small fry's money problem

The money problem of the small fishfarmers is where to run to for much needed funds. In the Philippines, small-scale fisherfolk have traditionally relied on informal lenders in the absence of personal funds and access to bank credit.

How many species are there?

For convenience, many assume that about 10 million species exist, though the final figure is likely to be 30-50 million.

The UN World Charter for Nature

General principles and specific guidelines endorsed by the General Assembly of the United Nations.

The NIPAS Act of 1992

Republic Act 7586 (Philippines) provides for the establishment and management of a National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS).

Strategies for sustainable use of living aquatic resources

Recommendations of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Philippines) to conserve biodiversity, maintain the integrity of the environment, protect fishery stocks, involve fishing communities in the management, and use environment-friendly technologies for enhancing fishery production.