In just a few days, fisherfolk will be able to resume fishing activity in the Visayan Sea, known for its rich marine biodiversity. On Thursday, February 15, it will have been exactly three months since the closed season in the Visayan Sea began. Fishing for species such as sardines, mackerel, and others will be allowed again starting Friday, Feb. 16. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Western Visayas director, Remia Aparri, confirmed that BFAR will lift the closed season, permitting fisherfolk to catch the mentioned species of fish.

Back to the waters: End of fishing ban signals hope for Visayan Sea. (2024, February 13). Panay News, pp. 1, 15.