Ivatan Fisheries Professionals

26/08/2026

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!

The 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 (𝗨𝗣 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀) is developing the 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Small-Scale Fisheries (𝗠𝗔SSF), an interdisciplinary graduate program focused on the social, cultural, institutional, and governance dimensions of small-scale fisheries (SSF), grounded primarily in social science perspectives.
The program emphasizes critical analysis of policies, power relations, local knowledge systems, and community institutions that influence sustainability, equity, and livelihoods in fishing communities.

We invite students, professionals, researchers, practitioners, and individuals with an interest in small-scale fisheries to participate in our Interest Survey. Your responses will help us assess the interest, relevance, and demand for the proposed MASSF program.

✅ Participation is voluntary.
🔒 All responses will be treated with strict confidentiality and will be used solely for academic planning, curriculum development, and institutional purposes related to the proposed MASSF program.

📋 Take the interest survey here:
https://forms.gle/9MvihXutxzE3w3uw8
https://forms.gle/9MvihXutxzE3w3uw8
https://forms.gle/9MvihXutxzE3w3uw8

Your insights can help shape a graduate program designed to respond to the needs, realities, and opportunities of small-scale fishing and coastal communities.

Thank you for your participation!

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐅)

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!

The 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 (𝗨𝗣 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀) is developing the 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Small-Scale Fisheries (𝗠𝗔SSF), an interdisciplinary graduate program focused on the social, cultural, institutional, and governance dimensions of small-scale fisheries (SSF), grounded primarily in social science perspectives.
The program emphasizes critical analysis of policies, power relations, local knowledge systems, and community institutions that influence sustainability, equity, and livelihoods in fishing communities.

We invite students, professionals, researchers, practitioners, and individuals with an interest in small-scale fisheries to participate in our Interest Survey. Your responses will help us assess the interest, relevance, and demand for the proposed MASSF program.

✅ Participation is voluntary.
🔒 All responses will be treated with strict confidentiality and will be used solely for academic planning, curriculum development, and institutional purposes related to the proposed MASSF program.

📋 Take the interest survey here:
https://forms.gle/9MvihXutxzE3w3uw8
https://forms.gle/9MvihXutxzE3w3uw8
https://forms.gle/9MvihXutxzE3w3uw8

Your insights can help shape a graduate program designed to respond to the needs, realities, and opportunities of small-scale fishing and coastal communities.

Thank you for your participation!

02/08/2026

This remote island community comes together in a sacred Vala ceremony to help protect the coastline and restore balance to their island ecosystem.

02/08/2026

🌐 Today is MPA Day! Marine Protected Areas, or MPAs, are essential to protect and restore the health of the ocean, and the multiple services it provides. However, despite their importance, MPAs remain relatively unknown to much of the public and even many decision-makers.

🌐 Today is MPA Day! Marine Protected Areas, or MPAs, are essential to protect and restore the health of the ocean, and the multiple services it provides. However, despite their importance, MPAs remain relatively unknown to much of the public and even many decision-makers.

Endorsed by the and led by a consortium of South African-based organizations, MPA Day seeks to change that by:

🔵 Increasing public understanding and appreciation of MPAs
🔵 Inspiring communities, schools and organizations to engage with marine protection
🔵 Highlighting the role of MPAs in achieving global ocean conservation goals
🔵 Encouraging stronger political and financial support for ocean protection
🔵 Sharing science, stories and successes on social media through and

By celebrating MPA Day, we acknowledge that protecting the ocean is not just a coastal concern – it is a shared global responsibility.

Swipe to learn more about MPAs, and find more information about MPA Day here: https://ow.ly/F4gb50Zu79s

01/08/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

Surrounded by rich and productive seas, Marinduque is home to a diverse array of fresh and nutritious seafood. This Nutrition Month, we take a look at the marine resources that have long nourished Marinduqueño families.
The 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗹 (Cassis cornuta), locally known as 𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒂 (𝒑𝒖𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒂 in Maniwaya Island); 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗵 (Harpago chiragra), locally known as 𝒔𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈 are mollusks belonging to the class Gastropoda, characterized by a single shell and a muscular foot used for movement; while a 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗺, locally known as 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒕 is a mollusk belonging to the class Bivalvia, characterized by two hinged shells called “valves." These beautifully patterned shellfish are frequently prepared as kinilaw (cured in vinegar), adobo (braised), boiled, or grilled. They are often harvested through diving, coastal foraging (panghihibasan), and nighttime foraging (pangingilaw), reflecting the traditional harvesting practices of local communities.

Other commonly consumed seafood in the island are 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 (Portunus pelagicus), locally known as 𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒈 or 𝒌𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒈, and the 𝗢𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (Panulirus ornatus), locally known as 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈 (𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒂 in Maniwaya Island), These crustaceans belong to the phylum Arthropoda, which is characterized by exoskeleton and jointed appendages. They are traditionally prepared as sinigang (sour soup), buttered, or boiled.

As an essential part of Marinduqueño food culture, these marine resources remind us that every Marinduqueño shares the responsibility of protecting and conserving our seas to ensure a sustainable future for the province. After all, healthy plates begin with healthy seas.

Visit the National Museum of the Philippines-Marinduque to take a closer look at these remarkable species and learn their ecological significance and cultural importance to Marinduqueños.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:
Singer, S. (2023). Mollusks. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/anatomy-and-physiology/mollusks
Smith, G. (2022). Crabs and Lobsters. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/zoology/crabs-and-lobsters

31/07/2026

This mangrove of the month, we feature the 𝘓𝘶𝘮𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘻𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘢 or locally known as kulasi.

31/07/2026

🌊 The spotted seahorse is one of the ocean’s most fascinating residents, navigating a world of seagrass meadows, mangroves and shallow coastal waters.

31/07/2026

Seaweed... it's what's for dinner!

31/07/2026

A foreign-flagged fishing vessel is intercepted within Philippine waters. Its crew claims that the vessel is merely exercising navigational rights. However, fishing gear is deployed and freshly caught fish are found onboard. Which is the most appropriate assessment?

31/07/2026

Nearly a decade of marine scientific research has given us a clearer picture of what makes the West Philippine Sea worth protecting. 🌊