CEBU CITY: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region 7 will implement a four-month “closed fishing season” within some parts of the Visayan Sea starting today to protect the dwindling edible fish species in the area.

BFAR 7 senior aquaculturist Larson Tan said parts of the Visayan Sea, including some parts in Cebu, will be closed to large-scale fishing until March 15 to allow the fish species to multiply.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details