In this issue

Fish Otolith Analysis in Southeast Asia: Expanding its Taxonomic Roots to More Ecological Targets
Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, & Conservation Management of “Galunggong” or “Roundscads” (Decapterus spp.) in the Philippines: A Review
Type Six Secretion System (T6SS) in Aquatic Pathogens
Fisheries Traceability, Drivers, and Barriers to its Adoption: A Review
Abundance and Population Size Structure of the Crown-of-Thorns Seastar in Camiguin Island, Northern Mindanao
Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Otolith Developmental Stage Classification Using Deep Learning
Lernaea cyprinacea (Copepoda, Lernaeidae) Infection on Glossogobius aureus (Gobiiformes, Gobiidae) from Naujan Lake under Captive Conditions
Reproductive Biology of the Aquarium Marine Fish Abudefduf vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) from Iligan Bay, Southern Philippines
Microplastic Contamination of Four Important Commercial Fish in East Coast of North Sumatera Province, Indonesia
Quantification of Histamine Concentration, Identification, and Antibiotic Resistance of Potential Histamine-Forming Bacteria in Bullet Tuna
Quantifying the Current and Future Risk of Invasiveness of the Non-native Fishes in Ramsar-listed Lake Naujan, Philippines
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of Milkfish Fry Fishery in Selected Sites in Argao and Bantayan, Cebu, Philippines
Reproductive Biology and Population Dynamics of Largehead Hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus Linnaeus, 1758) in Babuyan Channel, Philippines
Shading of Ponds Improves the Reproductive Performance of Female Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) Breeders during Warm Months
Growth and Survival of the Tapiroid Grunter, Mesopristes cancellatus (Cuvier, 1829) in Different Salinity Levels Under Laboratory Conditions
Elevated Salinity Tolerance of Reciprocal Hybrids of Improved Brackishwater Enhanced Selected Tilapia (iBEST) Oreochromis spp.

Journal Issue Volume 31 Issue 2 Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of Milkfish Fry...

Research Article

Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of Milkfish Fry Fishery in Selected Sites in Argao and Bantayan, Cebu, Philippines

Angelli Marie Jacynth Asis Egar1 ORCID logo

University of San Carlos, Department of Biology, Cebu City, Philippines

Corresponding author

angelliasis@gmail.com

, Paul John L. Geraldino1 ORCID logo, Mudjekeewis D. Santos2,3 ORCID logo

1 University of San Carlos, Department of Biology, Cebu City, Philippines
2 Freshwater Aquaculture Center, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
3 National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Quezon City, Philippines

Page 356-372 | Received 2 Jan 2024, Accepted 22 Jul 2024

Abstract

The province of Cebu is endowed with rich fisheries resources and is one of the known milkfish fry-producing areas in the Philippines. Milkfish fry fishery is one of the most critical industries in the country, and it provides livelihood to many coastal communities. However, with the global climate change threat, coastal areas serving as milkfish fry grounds are at risk. This study assessed milkfish fry fishery sites in Argao and Bantayan using a Fisheries Vulnerability Assessment Tool (FishVool). Vulnerability assessment tools aid in identifying risks, impacts, and possible climate change adaptation strategies. The results showed that the milkfish fry fishery sectors in Guiwanon, Argao, and Sungko, Bantayan in Cebu have a low- and medium overall vulnerability to climate change, respectively. In both sites, medium sensitivity and medium adaptive capacity were observed. However, the assessment also revealed different vulnerability variables responsible for the fishery's overall vulnerability index in each site. This could serve as a basis for identifying priority areas for localized and climate-resilient management plans for the milkfish fry fishery.


Keywords: Milkfish fry fishery, Climate change, Fish Vool, Vulnerability assessment, Cebu