Ronaldo R. Platon
Chief, SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department
https://doi.org/10.57043/transnastphl.2003.4729
Abstract
The Philippines has one of the highest per capita fish consumptions in the world. However, in recent years, the national total fish production could not meet this per capita requirement. There are three fishery resources, namely commercial and municipal fisheries and aquaculture, but only aquaculture offers the potential to fill the gap between increasing demand and supply. Further growth and development of aquaculture is faced with problems, which can jeopardize its sustainability. Sustainable aquaculture requires that these key constraints are properly addressed. It is only then that the potential for growth and sustainability of Philippine aquaculture can be realized.