Representatives from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), led by National Fisheries Development Center Chief Dr. Dennis Tanay, visited City Mayor Pablo Yves L. Dumlao II on August 12, 2024.
The team included Focal/Shellfish Unit Head Francisco Reyes, Admin Renerio Torio, Laboratory Technician II Raquel A. Ferrer, and Regional Shellfish Focal Cecile Bag-ao.
Acting City Agriculturist Amelita Dela Cerna also participated in the discussions, which focused on strategies to revitalize Surigao City’s aquaculture sector, particularly the Mariculture Park. This initiative aims to restore the local aquaculture industry, which suffered significant setbacks from Typhoon Odette.
Mayor Paul Dumlao underscored his commitment to restoring Surigao City’s waters as rich sources of aquatic resources. He highlighted how local fishermen could gain more opportunities to market and profit from their products. (Mark James Lisondra)