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Bauang artificial reef project:
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus, 2023-01) Renion, Monica Joy S.; Cornelio, Mitzi Jill M.; Dicang, John Paul B.; Gascon, Rio Bell S.; Palabay, Jhona Lyn M.
The Artificial Reef Project of Bauang was established as breeding area and an alternative fishing site. It is instrumental in the increase of fish production and other marine resources. This study aimed to describe and analyze the contribution of the Bauang Artificial Reef Project to the lives of fisher folks. Specifically, it sought to understand the project profile, its contribution to the beneficiaries and the initiative of the implementers for the sustainability of the project. This study used a quantitative research design, the researchers also employed survey questionnaires and analyzed data through document review, frequency and percentage. The findings elucidate that the project contributed to the increase of income and economic activities of the fisherfolks. In addition, there are initiatives implemented for the sustainability of the project. Policy options were presented in a policy brief as an output of the study.