Feature

Cast your nets away

by Pepin

Photo credit to iloilocapitolnews.com

Illegal fishing practices have been hitting the headlines lately. Many people still do not understand that this in

fact is against the law.

A number of illegal fishing activities in Northern Iloilo and Guimaras have been identified since January this year, and this only shows that some people are fearless of the law. No matter how tough the government in implementing its policies, these greedy fishermen always try to sneak in their unwarranted intentions just to earn easy money. 

So what should the local government do? The best solution is to become more firm in implementing illegal fishing ordinances and to impose a higher fine and heavier penalties. Let no one be exempted from the law. It’s about time to get more serious about this matter. 

Our region should be a leader of good fishing practices as we are known to have flourishing marine resources. If Illegal fishing practices continue to persist, we might lose our reputation and time will come that there will be no more fresh catch for the day.