Sustainable Seaweed Production in Northeast Palawan

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WWF-Philippines takes on the challenge of creating sustainable seaweed production in the marine protected areas of Sitio Amogues, Taytay, Palawan with the support of WWF-UK. Palawan is one of the major seaweed producers in the Philippines because of its strategic location with expansive reef areas and coastal shelves, which create an ideal environment for seaweed farming. Seaweed is a dynamic aquaculture commodity that plays a significant role in addressing poverty in coastal communities.

The primary focus of the project is the establishment of a seaweed nursery and the formulation of a business plan as seaweeds are a viable nature-based solution that provides conservation efforts and an enterprise that can attract investors and generate income for the seaweed farmers.

Signed into a Memorandum of Agreement

with the local government of Taytay and the Amogues Fisherfolk Association.

Conducted a baseline site assessment report

profiled 65 association members;
reviewed existing local plans and ordinances;
conducted a stakeholder analysis

Installed a seaweed nursery

including a floating guard house and conducted outsourcing of seedlings.

Began capacity-building sessions

for seaweed farmers such as financial literacy training