The year 2021 was a defining moment for the tahong industry, particularly in Bacoor, Cavite, historically known as the "Mussel Capital of the Philippines."
Philippine tahong (green mussel) between 2021 and 2024 has undergone a shift from traditional subsistence farming toward a high-tech "Blue Economy" model. While production volumes initially dipped due to environmental factors, the period was marked by the launch of the Philippine Shellfish Industry Roadmap 2021-2025 tahong 2024 2021
For many fisherfolk in Western Visayas, particularly in Capiz, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental, 2021 started with dread. In March 2021, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) raised the red tide alert to alarming levels. The year 2021 was a defining moment for
In 2021, the Department of Agriculture (DA) rolled out the Philippine Shellfish Industry Roadmap 2021–2025 . The industry was reeling from a steep production decline—dropping from over 26,000 metric tons down to roughly 19,229 metric tons due to poor sanitation and recurring red tides. The 2021 roadmap aimed to decentralize traditional methods and heavily fund public-private partnerships. 2022–2023: Combating Siltation and Environmental Decay In 2021, the Department of Agriculture (DA) rolled
: The period also saw periodic health advisories. For instance, in late 2024, the Davao City Veterinarian's Office issued warnings regarding Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) in certain regions, highlighting the ongoing importance of marine monitoring. Tahong Bicol Express - Panlasang Pinoy
Innovative projects are now turning discarded shells into nanomaterials for wastewater treatment and slow-release fertilizers. ⚠️ Key Challenges
The year 2021 was a defining moment for the tahong industry, particularly in Bacoor, Cavite, historically known as the "Mussel Capital of the Philippines."
Philippine tahong (green mussel) between 2021 and 2024 has undergone a shift from traditional subsistence farming toward a high-tech "Blue Economy" model. While production volumes initially dipped due to environmental factors, the period was marked by the launch of the Philippine Shellfish Industry Roadmap 2021-2025
For many fisherfolk in Western Visayas, particularly in Capiz, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental, 2021 started with dread. In March 2021, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) raised the red tide alert to alarming levels.
In 2021, the Department of Agriculture (DA) rolled out the Philippine Shellfish Industry Roadmap 2021–2025 . The industry was reeling from a steep production decline—dropping from over 26,000 metric tons down to roughly 19,229 metric tons due to poor sanitation and recurring red tides. The 2021 roadmap aimed to decentralize traditional methods and heavily fund public-private partnerships. 2022–2023: Combating Siltation and Environmental Decay
: The period also saw periodic health advisories. For instance, in late 2024, the Davao City Veterinarian's Office issued warnings regarding Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) in certain regions, highlighting the ongoing importance of marine monitoring. Tahong Bicol Express - Panlasang Pinoy
Innovative projects are now turning discarded shells into nanomaterials for wastewater treatment and slow-release fertilizers. ⚠️ Key Challenges