PROJECTS have been lined up by the Dagupan government to boost the city’s aquaculture after a completing a river clean-up drive that cleared major waterways of illegal fishing structures.

In January this year, the city already issued a one-year moratorium on fishpen operations to allow the river to recover from abuse.

Mayor Benjamin Lim, in a radio interview last week, said four aquaculture programs are in the pipeline to increase productivity and income through sustainable fish farming practices.

First of the programs involves promotion of oyster farming in barangays Pantal and Lucao, which is expected to benefit around 250 families.

Oyster production has declined over the years due to the proliferation of fish pens.

Second is the re-installation of fish pens that will be strictly regulated by the city.

About 200 families depend on fish pen operations and Lim said only one fish pen will be allowed for every operator.

Another program is the deepening of fishponds from the current standard depth of 40 centimeters to 120 cm to accommodate more fish without risking fish kill.

Fourth is the provision of equipment to marginalized fisherfolks such as fishing boats.

“We are now preparing the budget for the procurement of materials and equipments,” the mayor said. (With report from PIA-Pangasinan)

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