This survey was conducted from April 28 to May 27, 1969 to assess existing resources, both of bangus and sugpo fry in Quezon and the Bicol provinces. Areas covered were Sorsogon, Albay, Catanduanes, Camarines Stir, and Quezon.
Bicol region is located between longitudes 124°E and 122 E and latitudes 12°N and 14°N while Quezon lies in longitudes 122°E and 121 E and latitudes 13 N and 16°N. The Bicol peninsula has limited mountain ranges uniike Quezon province which has vast mountain ranges. Although Bicol has small mountain ranges and isolated volcanoes, there are level plains and fertile valleys which provide sufficient nutrients to fertilize the bays, gulfs, and coves during the rainy months.
The climate of Quezon and Bicol has no well-pronounced dry season, but both receive great amounts of rainfall during the northeast monsoon. The prevalent wind throughout the year are the northeast and southwest winds which influence the intensity of the fishins activity along the coastal areas.
The primary objective of this survey is to evaluate existing or established bangus and sugpo fry grounds, explore the potential fry grounds and simultaneously assess local fishery resources. While in the area, the authors helped extended technical advice especially on the kinds of fishing boats, equipment and various types of fishing gears. They also helped resolve some local fishery problems similar to the alamang fishery” and “trawler” problems of the Bicol region. The authors also disseminated information on the potentials of commercial shrimps and their fry as an important source of local income for the population of the contiguous areas.