Assessment and Perceived Impact of Coastal Resource Management (CRM) Programs in the Southern Part of Masbate Island, Philippines

Coastal Resource Management (CRM) are activities that achieve sustainable use and management of valuable resources in coastal areas. This study presents the perceived impact resource interventions implemented by Bureau Fisheries Aquatic Resources (BFAR) under FishCORAL Project Municipality Milagros, Masbate. The respondents members fisherfolk organizations, Bantay Dagat (BD), community members. CRM projects include mangrove planting, establishment marine protected area (MPA) markers, construction a watchtower, (BD). Respondents were convinced affected their daily living, especially planting projects. Members organizations carried out project Barangays Jamorawon, Magsalangi, Tagbon. In terms knowledge, attitude, practices (KAP), these could be attributed to respondent’s appreciation intervention, which contributed protection from flood, storm surge, tsunami, support for livelihood, presence animals (i.e., shrimp crabs), apprehension illegal fishing activities. Destructive fishing, domestic waste, natural calamities some identified causes aquatic ecosystem destruction. socioeconomic, provided additional income ranging Php 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 per month, fish stocks have also increased. distribution fishnets Banca, resources, commitment legal authorities enforce related fishery policies among with sound on community.