Bamboo-framed fish cages used as coral reefs 04/04/2011

Bamboo-framed fish cages used as coral reefs

04/04/2011
TUGUEGARAO CITY — Bamboo-framed fish cages designed to produce even more fish here are being put up under the provincial government’s small water impounding projects (SWIPs), with technical guidance from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

BFAR officer Dr. Jovita Ayson explained that the semi-confined feature of the small area of impounded water is ideal for fish production because it minimizes the effects of floods and strong water current especially during bad weather.

He said SWIP addresses the primary problem of irrigation, and the structure has a minimum catchment area of three hectares and an embankment of not more than 15 meters..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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