Mangroves are essential to fish production. They are extraordinary rich habitats that serve as life support systems to about 75 percent of fish species caught by fishermen, as well as, to indeterminate numbers of crustaceans and wildlife. Mangrove loss directly translates to losses in fish catch and food supply.  At present,  our mangrove areas are deteriorating due to natural and human-induced stresses.

BARI, in partnership with the local government and the private sectors conducts Mangrove Rehabilitation Training and information drive to coastal villages in NCR, southern and northern Luzon areas.  Likewise, mangrove protection and conservation are being promoted through the production of IEC materials and various e-platforms such as, webinars, google meet, social media and youtube channel.

BRI has in place community-based livelihood projects to enhance the socio-economic conditions of rural folks and also to reduce local pressure on marine resources. They include the necessary skills development training and financial assistance to support viability of the livelihood project identified.

BAR Cement Hollow Blocks (CHBs) Making Project is one of the primary projects developed not only as an income-generating activity for the local community but also will serve as the source material for the Build A Reef's project on rehabilitation of damaged reefs or barren reef areas.