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How to cite: Tahiluddin, A. B. & Terzi, E. (2021). An Overview of Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Philippines. J. Anatolian Env. and Anim. Sciences, 6(4),
475-486.
Atıf yapmak için: Tahiluddin, A. B. & Terzi, E. (2021). Filipinler'deki Balıkçılık ve Su Ürünleri Yetiştiriciliğine Genel Bir Bakış. Anadolu Çev. ve Hay.
Dergisi, 6(4), 475-486.
Abstract: The Philippines is one of the significant contributors to world fisheries. In 2018, the
total production from three sectors, e.g., aquaculture, municipal, and commercial fisheries, was
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about 4.36 million MT. With this, the Philippines ranked 13th as the top fish-producing country
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and placed 4th as the major seaweed producer worldwide. The total export earnings of the country
from the fisheries sector was US$1.6 billion. The Philippine fisheries sector is an essential
contributor to the national economy, providing income from foreign exchange and livelihood
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sources to almost 2 million Filipino fisherfolks. This review aimed to provide an overview of
Ertuğrul TERZİ fisheries and aquaculture in the Philippines. Challenges faced in Philippine fisheries and
Kastamonu University, Faculty of Fisheries, aquaculture sectors were identified. Response to the challenges and some recommendations were
Kastamonu, Turkey also discussed.
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Keywords: Aquaculture, commercial fisheries, fisheries sector, municipal fisheries, Philippines.
Öz: Filipinler dünya su ürünleri sektörüne önemli katkı sağlayan ülkelerden birisidir. 2018
yılında, su ürünleri yetiştiriciliği, yerel ve ticari balıkçılık gibi üç sektörden toplam üretim
yaklaşık 4,36 milyon ton olmuştur. Bununla birlikte Filipinler, en çok su ürünleri üreten ülkeler
arasında 13. sırada ve dünya çapında deniz yosunu üreten ülkeler arasında 4. sırada yer almıştır.
Ülkenin su ürünleri sektöründen elde ettiği toplam ihracat kazancı 1,6 milyar Amerika doları
*Sorumlu yazar: olmuştur. Filipinler su ürünleri sektörü ulusal ekonomiye önemli katkı ve geçimini su ürünleri ile
Ertuğrul TERZİ sağlayan yaklaşık 2 milyon Filipinli balıkçıya gelir sağlayan bir sektördür. Bu derleme,
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Su Ürünleri Filipinler'deki balıkçılık ve su ürünleri yetiştiriciliğine genel bir bakış sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Fakültesi, Kastamonu, Türkiye
: ertugrulterzi@gmail.com Filipin balıkçılık ve su ürünleri sektörlerinde karşılaşılan zorluklar belirlendi. Ayrıca, karşılaşılan
zorluklara cevaplar ve bazı çözüm önerileri de tartışıldı.
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(BFAR, 2019). It is seated within the Coral Triangle – a Table 1. Fisheries resources of the Philippines.
significant hotspot for coral reef biodiversity (Carpenter & A. Marine Resources
Springer, 2005; Muallil et al., 2014). 1. Total Territorial water area (including EEZ) 2 200 000 km2
Philippine Fisheries is acknowledged in world a. Coastal 266 000 km2
fisheries as one of the major producing countries. In 2018, b. Oceanic 1 934 000 km2
the Philippines contributed to world fish production, 2. Shelf Area (depth 200 m) 184 600 km2
amounting to 1.89 million MT (2% of the marine capture 3. Coral Reef Area (within the 10-20 fathoms 27 000 km2
production), and ranked 13th worldwide. Similarly, the where the reef fisheries occur)
Philippines is the 4th major seaweed producer globally 4. Coastline (length) 36 289 km
(FAO, 2020).
There are three fisheries sectors in the Philippines: B. Inland Resources
aquaculture, municipal fisheries, and commercial fisheries. 1. Swamplands 246 063 ha
In 2018, aquaculture accounted for about 53% of the total a. Freshwater 106 328 ha
production with 2.3 million MT, where seaweeds, milkfish, b. Brackish water 139 735 ha
tilapia, and shrimps/prawns were the major cultured 2. Existing Fishpond 253 323 ha
species. Municipal fisheries constituted 25% of the total
a. Freshwater 14 531 ha
production with 1.1 million MT, while the commercial
b. Brackish water 239 323 ha
fisheries sector contributed about 946 thousand MT of
3. Other Inland Resources 250 000 ha
production comprised 22% of the overall fisheries
a. Lakes 200 000 ha
production (BFAR, 2019; PSA, 2019).
b. Rivers 31 000 ha
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority,
c. Reservoirs 19 000 ha
the country has a population of about 101 million in 2015.
Fish and fishery products are the principal protein source Source: BFAR (2019).
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Table 2. Areas and location of the major Philippine fishing 5 consecutive years. Municipal fisheries production is
grounds (BFAR, 2019). more or less unchanged throughout the years, with more
Fishing Grounds Area (km2) Location
SEAS than 1 million MT. However, commercial fisheries
West Sulu Sea 29 992.5 Palawan production gradually declined from more than 1 million
South Sulu Sea 112 642 Zamboanga del Sur/Sulu/Tawi-Tawi
East Sulu sea 9 288 Zamboanga del Norte/Negros MT to more than 900 thousand MT in the same years (PSA,
Sibuyan Sea 8 127 Aklan/Masbate/Romblon 2019).
Bohol Sea 7 946 Bohol
Samar Sea 3 870 Samar/Masbate/Leyte
Visayan Sea 3 096 Panay/Negros/Cebu/Masbate
Camotes Sea 2 476.8 Cebu/Leyte/Bohol
BAYS
Lamon Bay 2 838 Quezon/Camarines Norte
Tayabas Bay 2 213 Quezon
Illana Bay 2 128.5 Lanao del Sur/Maguindanao
Manila Bay 1 935 Manila/Bataan/Cavite
Sibugay Bay 1 935 Zamboanga del Sur
Iligan Bay 1 811.16 Misamis Occidental/Lanao del Norte
Imuruan Bay 1 087.8 Palawan
San Miguel bay 774 Camarines Sur
Tawi-Tawi 592.4 Tawi-Tawi
Bay
Butuan Bay 516 Agusan del Norte
GULFS
Moro Gulf 2 900 Zamboanga del
Sur/Maguindanao/Sultan Kudarat Figure 2. Fisheries production of the Philippines between 2014
Davao Gulf 4 024 Davao del Sur/Davao del and 2018 (PSA, 2019).
Norte/Davao Oriental
Ragay Gulf 3 225 Camarines Sur/Quezon
Leyte Gulf 2 724 Leyte Island/Samar Island
SECTORS OF PHILIPPINE FISHERIES
Panay Gulf 2 311 Iloilo/Negros Occidental
Lingayen Gulf 2 064 Pangasinan Aquaculture
Lagonoy Gulf 1 935 Albay/Camarines Sur/Catanduanes
Asid Gulf 619 Masbate Aquaculture is a significant contributor to the
Albay Gulf 412.8 Albay country’s total fishery production. It is the lone sector
CHANNELS
Babuyan 3 612 Cagayan/Babuyan Island where continuous development has been achieved
Channel compared to the municipal and commercial fisheries
Jintotolo 280 Capiz/Masbate
Channel
sectors (Aypa & Baconguis, 2000; BFAR, 2019).
Maqueda 129 Camarines Sur/Catanduanes Seaweeds (mainly Kappaphycus and Eucheuma spp.),
Channel milkfish (Chanos chanos), tilapia (mainly Oreochromis
STRAITS
Tablas Strait 3 870 Tablas Island/Mindoro Oriental spp.), and shrimps/prawns (Peneaus spp., Metapenaeus
Mindoro Strait 3 426.2 Palawan/Mindoro Occidental sp., and Macrobrachium sp. ) are the top cultured species
Tañon Strait 2 786.4 Cebu/Negros
Cebu Strait 1 818.9 Cebu/Boho produced from the aquaculture sector, comprising 91.38%
Iloilo Strait 1 006 Iloilo/Guimaras of the total production in 2018 (Table 4) (BFAR, 2019;
PASSAGES
Burias Pass 1 393.2 Burias Island/Camarines Sur PSA, 2019).
Ticao Pass 804.75 Ticao Island/Sorsogon
Table 4. Top Aquaculture-produced species, 2018.
PRODUCTION TRENDS Species Amount (MT) Rate (%)
Seaweeds (Kappaphycus & Eucheuma spp.) 1 478 301 64.15
Milkfish (Chanos chanos) 303 402 13.17
Five-year (2014 to 2018) Philippine production from Tilapia (mainly Oreochromis spp.) 277 006 12.02
Shrimps/Prawns (Peneaus, Metapenaeus, 47 060 2.04
the three fisheries sectors is shown in Table 3 and Figure Macrobrachium spp.)
2. Aquaculture production is consistent with more than 2 Others 198 597 8.62
Total 2 304 365 100
million MT and remains the primary Philippine production Source: BFAR (2019)
source compared to municipal and commercial fisheries in
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Major Cultured Species national fish (Bagarinao, 1998). Farming of this fish
Seaweeds: Seaweeds are a vital marine ecosystem species has been carried out in Southeast Asia for over 50
component alongside the mangrove and coral reefs. They decades and is now considered the most important farmed
can be seen in two viewpoints, from their ecological value fish (Sumagaysay-chavoso, 2003; Yap et al., 2007).
as well as their economic benefits. Among the flora in Asia Milkfish is the 2nd aquaculture production species
Pacific Regions, the Philippine seaweed is exceptionally comprising 13% of the total production (BFAR, 2019;
diverse (BFAR, 2010). As compiled and published by PSA, 2019). Milkfish is cultured in brackish water,
Silva et al. (1987), seaweeds recorded to be up to more than freshwater lakes, estuarine areas, and coastal marine waters
800 species. The Philippines' seaweed sources have been using various culture systems like ponds, cages, and pens
extensively reviewed by Trono & Largo (2019), (Yap et al., 2007).
emphasizing that Kappaphycus, Eucheuma, Gracilaria,
and Caulerpa as major cultured seaweed species. Table 5. Philippine seaweed production, 2018.
Region Production (MT)
Additionally, Codium, Gelidiela acerosa, Halymenia, NCR (National Capital Region) -
Porphyra, and Sargassum spp. are other seaweeds with CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region) -
I (Ilocos Region) 8.38
economic significance (BFAR, 2010). II (Cagayan Valley) 90.63
Seaweeds are the top aquaculture species cultivated from III (Central Luzon) 763.11
IV-A (Calabarzon) 3 303.97
all regions (excluding National Capital Region and IV-B (Mimaropa) 344 606.77
Cordillera Administrative Region), with 1.48 million MT V (Bicol Region) 52 607.77
comprising about 64% of the total production in 2018, VI (Western Visayas) 82 503.42
VII (Central Visayas) 62 936.73
where BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous in Muslim VIII (Eastern Visayas) 17 487.43
Mindanao) is a significant producer (BFAR, 2019; PSA, IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) 196 638.56
X (Northern Mindanao) 32 179.84
2019). Philippines ranked 4th in seaweed production next XI (Davao Region) 6 928.13
to China, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea (FAO, XII (Soccsksargen) 32.88
XIII (Caraga) 9 200.45
2020). BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Seaweeds are exported in both processed (semi- Muslim Mindanao) 669 013.44
refined chips/carrageenan and refined carrageenan) and Total 1 478 300.84
Source: BFAR (2019)
raw (fresh or dried seaweeds) forms. The Philippines
exported carrageenan in both semi-refined and refined Tilapia: Before tilapia deemed as the second
form, mainly to the USA, Mexico, Belgium, Thailand, popular cultivated fish in the Philippines, tilapia (mainly
Denmark, Australia, Russia, Spain, France, and Brazil, the dark “Java” tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus) was a
with about US$185 million in 2018. At the same time, the disliked fish: bothersome to consumers who favored
major importing countries of the raw forms were Spain, marine and brackish water species and disdained by
Argentina, China, the USA, and Brazil, with a value of fishpond operators who perceived the fish as a pest. All of
about US$16 million (BFAR, 2019). that has changed with acknowledging that Nile tilapia (O.
Seaweed farming is the primary livelihood source niloticus) is a far prevalent species for cultivation (Smith
for coastal villagers, particularly in the BARMM, Southern & Pullin, 1984). The six farmed tilapia species in the
Philippines (BFAR, 2010; Romero, 2002). It is considered country are Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus together
a family venture involving nearly all family members, with its genetic strains, Mozambique tilapia (O.
including children (Romero, 2002). Seaweed farming mossambicus), Blue tilapia (O. aureus), and Redbelly
utilizes between 100 000-120 000 labors, where 90% are tilapia (Coptodon zilli), Blackchin tilapia (Sarotherodon
seaweed farmers, and the rest are seaweed processors and melanotheron), and Red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.
traders (BFAR, 2010). There are several culture methods hybrids) (Guerrero, 1979; Romana-Eguia et al., 2020).
practiced in the country. These include fixed off-bottom or These tilapia species are all introduced species. The first
bottom stake, bamboo raft, floating monoline, raft longline, tilapia species introduced in the country from Thailand in
and hanging longline (Hurtado, 2003; Romero, 2002; 1950 was O. mossambicus. It was then followed by O.
Sabdani, 2002). The harvesting period varies from region niloticus in 1972 and other species (O. hornorum, O.
to region, ranging from 20 to 60 days (Mundo et al., 2002; aureus, Coptodon zilli, and S. melanotheron) (Guerrero,
Romero, 2002) or usually after 45 days (Samonte, 2017). 2019). Tilapias are considered so versatile in various
Philippine seaweed production in 2018 is shown in Table environments that it has been referred to as “aquatic
5, where BARMM was the major seaweed-producing chicken” (Acosta & Gupta, 2010). Tilapias are typically
region. grown using semi-intensive or intensive culture techniques
Milkfish: Milkfish (Chanos chanos) or locally under various cultivation and environmental factors,
called Bangus, is considered the Philippines' official stocking rates, and management approach (El-Sayed,
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Tunas are the top export commodities of the Commercial fishing vessels: Commercial fishing
Philippines. In 2018, 39% (approximately 430 000 MT) of vessels in the Philippines had more than 8 000, with more
the commercial production was composed of tuna species than 3 000 fishing operators. The NCR had the highest total
like skipjack (K. pelamis), yellowfin tuna (T. albacares), number of commercial fishing vessel operators (2 362)
frigate tuna (A. thazard), and eastern little tuna (E. affinis). with 6 422 commercial fishing vessels in 2018 (Table 12)
About 170 000 MT of tuna products, both fresh and (BFAR, 2019).
preserved, amounting to roughly US$500 million, was Commercial fishing gears: Commercial fishing
exported to the UK, Japan, Germany, Spain, the USA, gears operate across the country’s waters are Danish seine,
Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Israel, Portugal, Cyprus, purse seine, trawls (commercial trawl, pair trawl, and
Indonesia, Switzerland, and other countries (BFAR, 2019). midwater trawl), ring net, drift filter net, bag net, handline,
multiple hook and line, and troll line (Santos et al., 2017).
Table 12. Number of commercial fishing operators and fishing vessels, by region, 2018.
Region No. of Operators No. of Fishing Vessels
Large scale Medium-scale (20.1 Small scale Subtotal
(>150 GT) -150 GT) (3.1-20 GT)
NCR (National Capital Region) 2 362 524 2 949 2 949 6 422
CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region) - - - - -
I (Ilocos Region) 72 18 110 119 247
II (Cagayan Valley) 9 1 4 17 22
III (Central Luzon) 47 1 16 53 70
IV-A (Calabarzon) 146 - 55 183 238
IV-B (Mimaropa) 70 - 39 77 116
V (Bicol Region) 74 2 37 100 139
VI (Western Visayas) 7 - 5 6 11
VII (Central Visayas) 43 3 49 68 120
VIII (Eastern Visayas) 51 - 17 72 89
IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) 66 35 158 109 302
X (Northern Mindanao) 10 - 5 8 13
XI (Davao Region) 7 - 7 11 18
XII (Soccsksargen) 87 18 174 185 377
XIII (Caraga) 6 - 5 4 9
BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) 1 - 4 1 5
Total 3 058 602 3 624 3 962 8 198
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decline (Largo et al., 1995a; Largo et al., 1995b; Mendoza even a human’s life. For instance, in Laguna de Bay, due
et al., 2002; Solis et al. 2010; Tahiluddin and Terzi, 2021). to human activity such as disposal of nutrients (nitrate and
Another problem in seaweed farming is the epiphytic phosphate), under favorable environmental conditions,
filamentous algae. These pests, which are prevalent in the algal blooms can be expected degrading water quality like
country, are attached using their holdfast in the host plants; low oxygen and toxin production. This is the main cause of
and the infected branches of the seaweeds show epiphytes fish kill in most Luzon in recent years (De Vera-Ruiz,
penetrating the cortex and growing within the medullary 2021).
(Faisan et al., 2021). Epiphytic filamentous algae are also HABs occurrence also has a great impact on the
responsible for a significant decline in carrageenan quality national economy of the country as well as threatening
and production biomass of farmed Kappaphycus and public health. For example, from 1983 to 2002, there were
Eucheuma species (Ward et al. 2020). 2122 cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning with 117 deaths.
Tilapias are also affected by diseases, especially Moreover, in the same year duration, HABs resulted in; a)
bacterial and viral diseases, despite being a nearly hardy economic losses and damages amounting to 2.2 million
fish. The most commonly reported bacterial diseases are pesos, b) extensive economic damages, c) problem in the
streptococcosis, motile Aeromonas septicemia, and international trades, d) unemployment of many shellfish
Pseudomonas infections (Duremdez and Lio-Po, 1988; industries, and e) displacement and losses of livelihood for
Yambot, 1998; Reyes et al., 2019; Limbauan, 2018; thousands of fishers (BFAR, 2021).
Legario et al., 2020). In addition, Tilapia Lake Virus, a Lack of capital and government support:
viral disease that emerged recently, threatens tilapia Farming of seaweeds is usually dependent on the
aquaculture in the country as well as worldwide (Aich et availability of capital (funds) in order to start farming
al., 2021; OIE, 2017). (Romero, 2002). In Tawi-Tawi, Southern Philippines, one
Disease outbreaks in shrimp aquaculture have of the problems that hindered farmers from intensifying
resulted in substantial production decline over the last seaweed farming was the lack of capital and government
decades, which has become more challenging for the support, which resulted in low socio-economic status
country to claim back the title as the global shrimp leader. (Tahiluddin and Delasas, unpublished). In tilapia
Shrimp diseases can be viral, bacterial, and protozoan. aquaculture, lack of capital and government support has
Among the most common diseases which have significant been identified as one of the prime causes of low tilapia
impacts are white spot disease (WSD), white feces disease production (Guerrero, 2019).
(WFD), early mortality syndrome (EMS), Challenges in Philippine Marine Fisheries
hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis (HPM), luminous Overfishing, destructive and illegal fishing, and
vibriosis, filamentous bacterial disease, shell disease, weak law enforcement are among the prevalent challenges
ciliate Infestation, black gill disease, and chronic soft-shell in marine fisheries in the Philippines.
syndrome (Hays, 2020). Overfishing: Overfishing in the Philippines has
Water quality degradation: Water quality been observed in the 1990s and may have been started in
degradation in ecosystems that support aquaculture is still the 1980s (Israel & Banzon, 1997; Camacho, 1999). In the
a main issue in the Philippines, especially in Luzon. For 20th century, small pelagic fishes in the country were
example, in Taal Lake, concentrations of phosphates, overfished (Dalzell & Ganaden, 1987), and recently some
nitrates, and total dissolved solids were significantly higher fisheries officials blamed overfishing in Samar and Bicol
in aquaculture cage sites than in areas without aquaculture for rotting sardines in Bulan, Sorsogon province (Toledo,
activities (Querijero & Mercurio, 2016; Cruz et al., 2019). 2021). Also, sea cucumbers in some provinces are
Furthermore, the current status of Manila Bay revealed that overexploited, evident from previous studies (Olavides et
the levels of PO4 -3 (1.02 mg/L – 2.42 mg/L) and NH3-N al., 2010; Jontila et al., 2017; Ajik et al., 2021), although
(0.90 mg/L – 2.35 mg/L) were unsuitable for fish culture, the Philippines remains as the second major sea cucumber-
although other important parameters like temperature, producing country in Southeast Asia (Alejandro, 2019).
dissolved oxygen, pH, etc. were within the safe levels According to the chief of the Fish Right Program in the
(Baldoza et al., 2020). Moreover, high water temperature Philippines of the United States Agency for International
(>32 °C) was the major challenge that has a significant Development (USAid), 70% of fishing grounds in the
impact on tilapia aquaculture, particularly in Luzon and country are currently overfished (Aguirre, 2019).
Mindanao (Guerrero, 2019). Destructive and illegal fishing: Dynamite (blast)
Harmful algal blooms (HABs): Harmful Algal fishing, cyanide fishing, and using destructive fishing gears
blooms (HABs) have been a country's problem for the last are considered damaging to habitats and aquatic resources
decades affecting the aquatic environment, aquaculture (Camacho, 1999; Erdmann et al., 2000). In addition,
sites, infected farmed species, country’s economy, and Philippine coral reefs have been damaged by the use of
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destructive fishing methods (Alcala & Russ, 2002). Even warnings, and avoidance of great losses both HABs-
in this pandemic, illegal fishing was reported to spike infested species as well as consumers’ life. Likewise,
during the lockdown from March to May 2020 (Espenilla, researchers must consider and explore HABs through
2020). In 2019, illegal fishing from municipal and extensive research in many parts of the country.
commercial fisheries comprised 27-40% of the total The government must prioritize farmers and
production amounting to 42-63 billion pesos (BFAR, fishers in giving and providing assistance/support to
2020). In addition, unreported, unregulated, and improve the country’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
unregistered fishing are also significant challenges in the Overfishing, destructive and illegal fishing are all liked to
marine fisheries sector of the country (BFAR, 2020). weak enforcement of existing laws pertaining to proper
Weak law enforcement: Weak law enforcement utilization and management of Philippine fisheries
has resulted in the rampant use of destructive and illegal resources. Hence, to boost fish production, there is a need
fishing in the country, leading to overfishing. For example, for stronger enforcement measures to attain seafood self-
in Calamianes Island, Palawan, weak law enforcement sufficiency and sustainable fisheries in the country.
prevails, and local fishers are even accused of corruption
in fisheries governance, such as a strong link between the CONCLUSION
law enforcement agent and unscrupulous operators/traders
(Fabinyi, 2007). Philippine fisheries comprise three sectors;
aquaculture, municipal fisheries, and commercial fisheries.
RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGES AND Aquaculture consistently maintained high production for
RECOMMENDATION consecutive 5 years from 2014 to 2018, around 2.2 to 2.3
million MT, mainly from the mariculture of seaweeds,
The challenges mentioned above have been a long fishpond, and the fish cage of milkfish and tilapia.
hindrance to the sustainability of Philippine fisheries and Municipal fisheries contributed nearly 1.1 to 1.2 million
aquaculture. Pests and diseases in aquaculture, particularly MT in the same years, primarily from big-eyed scad, Indian
in seaweed farming, must be given attention in future sardines, and frigate tuna. From about 1.1 million MT in
research like looking and further understanding the water 2014 to about 950 000 MT, commercial fisheries
parameters of the farm as well as the role of pathogenic production gradually decreased, which may be due to
microorganisms. Our previous paper (Tahiluddin and overexploitation. Skipjack, Indian sardines, and yellowfin
Terzi, 2021) reviewed the causes, occurrence, and some tuna are the major species from the commercial sector. The
control measures of ice-ice disease of Kappaphycus and fisheries sector provides both foreign exchange and
Eucheuma species may be beneficial to minimize this employment to the country despite the existing challenges.
disease and can be used to further investigate for proper
disease management. In general, biosecurity measures and
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