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problems in the Philippines Saving precious remains Fishers in
the Philippines are increasingly coming home with pitiful
catches. Of a number of factors which have led to this
situation, one stands out: over-fishing in many areas. According
to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), there has been a drop of
90% in the quantity of marine organisms that can be trawled in
some traditional fishing areas of the Philippines. This isn’t
just a question of declining fish stocks and biodiversity, but
also of social impacts and economic losses. Mismanagement of
fisheries resources is estimated to cost US$ 420 million
annually in lost revenues. At the root of the overfishing
problem is weak fisheries management, ineffective policies and
poor enforcement of fishery laws. Coastal z