Total volume of fisheries production records an 11.0 percent decrease

During the fourth quarter of 2024, fisheries production in Davao de Oro totaled 656.1 metric tons, reflecting an 11.0 percent decline from the 737.4 metric tons recorded in the same quarter of the previous year. The decrease was primarily observed in the marine and inland municipal fisheries subsectors. Meanwhile, the aquaculture subsector reported an increase in production. (Figure 1 and Table 1)

 

The volume of fish production in Davao de Oro is attributed to three subsectors: marine municipal, inland municipal, and aquaculture. However, it's important to note that commercial fisheries are not applicable in Davao de Oro, as the province does not have any commercial fishing operations. In the fourth quarter of 2024, aquaculture accounted for the largest share of total fisheries production, contributing 68.4 percent to the overall volume. The remaining 31.6 percent came from municipal fisheries, wherein marine municipal fishing comprised 31.2 percent, while inland fishing contributed 0.4 percent. (Figure 2 and Table 1)

 

Marine municipal fisheries production declines by 65.1 percent

The volume of production for marine municipal fisheries was recorded at 204.5 metric tons during the quarter, reflecting a 65.1 percent decrease from the 586.0 metric tons recorded in the same quarter last year. This subsector accounted for 31.2 percent of the total fisheries production during the period. (Figure 3 and Table 1)

 

Bali Sardinella remains the top species in marine municipal fisheries

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top three species caught in marine municipal fishing were Bali Sardinella, Squid, and Mullet. Bali Sardinella had the highest catch at 33.4 metric tons, followed by Squid with 26.7 metric tons and Mullet at 23.0 metric tons. (Table 2)

 

Inland municipal fisheries production reduces by 76.2 percent

During the quarter, inland municipal fisheries’ production dropped to 2.5 metric tons, marking a 51.5 percent decline from the previous year's estimate of 10.5 metric tons. This subsector contributed 0.4 percent to the total fisheries production during the period. (Figure 4 and Table 1)

 

Aquaculture production increases at 218.6 percent

Aquaculture production was estimated at 449.1 metric tons during the quarter, marking a significant 218.6 percent increase from the 141.0 metric tons recorded in the same period of 2023. This growth underscores the expanding role of aquaculture in the fisheries sector, with the subsector accounting for 68.4 percent of total fisheries production. (Figure 5 and Table 1)

 

Among the aquaculture subsectors, only brackish water fishponds and marine cages exhibited positive growth compared to the previous year. Brackish water fishpond production surged by 199.7 percent, increasing from 27.3 metric tons to 81.8 metric tons. Meanwhile, marine cage production grew at an even higher rate of 275.2 percent, rising from 95.0 metric tons in 2023 to 356.6 metric tons in the current quarter of 2024. This notable growth highlights the increasing contribution of these subsectors to overall aquaculture production. (Figure 6 and Table 3)

 

On the other hand, the remaining aquaculture subsectors experienced negative growth. Freshwater fishpond production declined by 38.6 percent, while freshwater cage production dropped by 18.8 percent, indicating a slowdown in these aquaculture activities. (Figure 6 and Table 3)