Mindanaotoday.com | OLTAMA alliance’s site in ZamSib identified as suitable for mariculture operation
IN support of the Mindanao Development Authority’s aquaculture and marine industry development, the MinDA AMO-Western Mindanao congratulates the OLTAMA (Olutanga, Talusan, and Mabuhay) Alliance and the Provincial Government of Zamboanga Sibugay headed by Gov. Dulce Ann Hofer on the Mabuhay site being identified as suitable for mariculture operation based on the marine underwater biophysical assessment and identification conducted on August 1–5 and 22, 2022.
The result of the assessment also determines potential areas for marine cage zones clustered into big investor, small and medium investor, fisherfolk group, research and development, conditioning area, seaweed production area, and oyster production.
The formation of the Mariculture Park Ordinance, the creation of a Technical Working Group, and an Executive Management Council are the next steps to be undertaken by the concerned LGU.
On December 12–14, 2022, these will be discussed during the OLTAMA year-end assessment and strategic planning.
MinDA recognizes the importance of equitably developing the vast potential of Olutanga Island’s aquatic and fisheries resources and can extend assistance in providing coordination with concerned local authorities and other government agencies, investment facilitation, and technical assistance to concerned LGU and communities. (MinDA)
###