The Fisheries of Central Visayas, Philippines: Status and Trends

This material consolidates the wealth of fisheries and coastal related information in Central Visayas to look at the current state of the region's fisheries ecosystem. The information aims to provide a clear basis for policymakers, managers and agencies involved in coastal and fisheries management to make more informed decisions on what management interventions are required in the region.

This profile highlights the fact that although Central Visayas is split by geopolitical boundaries, the region's waters are divided into seven distinct fisheries ecosystems. Fish move around, spawn and migrate within these ecosystems. Fishers follow the fish around the region, crossing political and administrative boundaries in pursuit of their livelihood. Management interventions must consider this mobility to improve collaboration and agreements and to integrate the 109 individual coastal local government units with areas under national waters.