"In the project site, while many people use various weed species as forage for animals, ingenious farmers surprisingly explored promising potential uses of seagrass," said BIARC manager Luz Marcelino.

Thus, to further develop the seagrass enterprise, BIARC implemented a project aimed at providing opportunities for rural employment, increasing family income and empowering communities through the development of an agri-business enterprise.

Even after the project has ended, BIARC continued its efforts in upscaling and expanding the seagrass craft industry in Camarines Sur.