Study aims to conserve

production and more than $ 700 million in net export earnings annually.

- rapid depletion.

resources are being undertaken by the National Stock Assessment

- cies, the NSAP will conduct a study on two top commercially

Melanie Villarao, assistant proj

or and hairtail or which were being exploited. Galunggong, as it is popu- larly known in the Philippines, is Filipinos, not only among those living in coastal areas. The price is considered a

also called in Tagalog and - - said to be more prevalent during the or monsoon season.

According to NSAP, the comput both species—caught throughout - ing gears such as beach seine, gill nets, ring nets, trawl, and multiple and simple handlines—are above the norm.

determine their seasonality gonadosomatic index, and es- timate population parameters spawning month during its breeding season,” Villarao said.

Fisheries Research and Development Institute, the study will run

The expected output is a technical paper that can be used by policymakers at the local and students.

local ordinances and the national director, said.

- - opment, management, pro

- lected waters in the country.

species including black mussels and or lobed river mul River and its tributaries.