date:Jul 25, 2012
nd Gen. Nakar, Quezon which will allow for the proliferation of eels in the uplands as this species has the habit to swim upstream. This is also seen as beneficial for the upland people, particularly the indigenous population.
Approximately 114,000 elvers remain at BFAR-NIFTC which will be cultured.
The exportation of elvers is a violation of Section 61 of Republic Act 8550 or the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 which states that the export of fishery products shall be regulated whenever suc