date:Feb 21, 2014
the Philippines Department of Agriculture implemented new rules regarding conservation of blue swimming crab, becoming the first nation in Southeast Asia to do so.
Crab Council Chairman Brendan Sweeny applauded the policy as reinforcing council work and producing economic incentive.
The Crab Council has always believed that business and sustainability are great partners for crab, said Sweeny. When processors demand a certain standard they send a message to the men and women who work the water