Eels – A flagship species for freshwater conservation in the Philippines
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Scoping
VALUE £3,000
WHERE Philippines
Summary
We propose to meet with BFAR to discuss the status of current fisheries; the export ban and its effectiveness; knowledge of illegal trade; enforcement and management issues; and what foreign interests are driving illegal trade – both Japanese and Taiwanese companies funded riverine exploration in Luzon for eels prior to the ban.
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