Role and Responsibilities of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
- BFAR is tasked to take necessary measures to demonstrate scientific culture techniques for the species involved.
- Responsibilities include providing farm facilities and technology necessary for operation and maintenance.
- The enterprise should be developed as a technically sound and commercially viable venture.
- BFAR may promulgate rules and regulations to effectively implement the purposes of this Act.
Research, Development, and Support to Local Governments
- The DA, through the aquatic farm, is authorized to conduct research and experiments to improve technologies related to the farming of oysters, mussels, crabs, prawns, shrimp, and other similar species.
- The research aims to optimize income potential and enhance farming methods.
- DA shall assist local governments in establishing their own similar farms as pilot demonstration sites or economic enterprises for generating local revenue.
Funding and Budgetary Provisions
- The Secretary of Agriculture must include funding requirements for the establishment and operation of the farm in Calabanga in the DA's program.
- Annual operational and maintenance funding shall be provided for in the General Appropriations Act.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President.
This law is focused on establishing a government-supervised marine aquaculture project for key species in Camarines Sur with provisions for scientific research, local government support, regulatory authority, and sustained funding.