THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Monday warned of possible shortage in fresh water fishes in the coming months if the unabated harvesting of escaped fishes at the Laguna de Bay and Taal Lake continues.

BFAR national director Atty. Asis Perez urged fishermen to control the catching and gathering of fresh water fishes to avoid possible shortage of supply as a result of overfishing.

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