BFAR eyes stricter measures to regulate eel trade

By Leander C. Domingo, TMT

Jun 09, 2017 12:36 am

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan: To prevent the illegal trade of glass eels and increase their commercial value for the Philippines, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has formulated a plan to strengthen enforcement of regulations.

Dr. Evelyn Ame of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said that eels hold much economic potential but are not fully tapped due to weak enforcement of regulatory measures.

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