The small-scale fisheries along the northern region of the Panay Gulf face a distinctive challenge as multiple communities compete for access to the same fishing areas and resources. In response, neighboring coastal municipalities implemented conventional management measures, such as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and seasonal closures, aiming to enhance the abundance of fisheries resources. However, these measures only imposed economic hardships on artisanal fishermen. To address this issue, a survey involving 135 informants from coastal barangays was conducted between June to November 2021. The study used semi-structured questionnaires and GPS data loggers to collect essential information on the spatial and temporal distribution of fishing activities and specific target catches. The integration of local knowledge played a crucial role in bridging critical data gaps within the study site, facilitating the identification of more effective management reforms. The findings revealed that traditional harvest locations for various gear types exhibited zonation patterns across the gulf. Fishing activities were strategically conducted in areas with available resources, often disregarding municipal fishing boundaries. Coordinated management strategies are deemed imperative due to the varying timing of seasonal closures among municipalities. On the other hand, the temporal analysis of fishing activities revealed peak seasons of fisheries resources, providing a basis for adjusting the selection of target species and the duration of seasonal closures. Interestingly, the existing management measures failed to reduce the annual fishing activities and were ineffective, contrary to popular claims. This outcome was primarily due to constant shifts in the types of fishing gear used and target catches between seasons, highlighting the displacement of exploitation. In conclusion, this study underscores the importance of aligning fisheries policies with the dynamic nature of small-scale fisheries. Unless these policies adapt to the evolving conditions of the sector, they are likely to remain ineffective in addressing issues faced by artisanal fishermen in the region.

由于多个社区争夺相同的捕鱼区和资源，班乃湾北部地区的小规模渔业面临着独特的挑战。为此，邻近沿海城市实施了常规管理措施，例如海洋保护区（MPA）和季节性禁渔，旨在提高渔业资源的丰富度。然而，这些措施只给手工渔民带来了经济困难。为了解决这个问题，我们在 2021 年 6 月至 11 月期间对来自沿海描笼涯的 135 名受访者进行了调查。该研究使用半结构化问卷和 GPS 数据记录器来收集有关捕捞活动和特定目标渔获量的时空分布的基本信息。当地知识的整合在弥合研究地点内关键数据差距方面发挥了至关重要的作用，有助于确定更有效的管理改革。研究结果显示，各种渔具类型的传统收获地点在整个海湾呈现出分区模式。捕捞活动是在拥有可用资源的地区战略性地进行的，通常不考虑城市捕捞边界。由于各城市季节性关闭的时间不同，协调管理策略势在必行。另一方面，对捕捞活动的时间分析揭示了渔业资源的旺季，为调整目标品种选择和休渔期限提供依据。有趣的是，与流行的说法相反，现有的管理措施未能减少每年的捕捞活动，而且效果不佳。这一结果主要是由于使用的渔具类型和目标渔获量在季节之间不断变化，突出了捕捞的位移。总之，本研究强调了使渔业政策与小规模渔业的动态性质相一致的重要性。除非这些政策适应该部门不断变化的条件，否则它们可能仍然无法有效解决该地区手工渔民面临的问题。