Over 11,000 fishermen in Aparri, Cagayan are worried as their catch of soft-shelled shrimp, known locally as "aramang," declines.
Many have reported that from their usual catch of 100 to 200 kilos each day, this has dropped significantly to just a few kilos.
The fishermen believe that dredging at the river is destroying the habitats of the shrimp they depend on for their livelihood.
Previously celebrated for its abundant soft-shelled shrimp, the town now faces a fishing crisis.
Local advocates for the environment are stepping in, promising to take action to restore the shrimp's habitat and support the fishermen.
The decline in soft-shelled shrimp not only affects the local economy but also puts a damper on the annual celebration of the town dedicated to this prized catch.
