The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Davao Region (BFAR-Davao) has commenced the resumption of fishing operations in the Davao Gulf on August 31, 2022 as they culminate the 9th year implementation of the closed season for the conservation of small-pelagic fishes in the area. BFAR-Davao regional director Raul Millana has stated that the three-month period closure of the Davao Gulf has been very effective as it allows spawning of smaller fishes in the ocean. “One of the measures man ni para ang katuyuan nato nga tagaan nato og time ang katong mga spawner maka spawn off sila.

BFAR-Davao lifts closed season in Davao Gulf. (2022, September 3-4). SunStar Davao, p. 8.