A fish supply shortfall should be expected during the fourth quarter with the implementation of a closed fishing season in parts of the country, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. The October-December deficit is estimated to total 57,839 metric tons (MT), the agency said in a report on Thursday, with the likely output for the period of 769,446 MT lower than the forecast demand of 827,285 MT.

Miguel, J. A. (2023, August 18). Fish supply shortfall expected in Q4 - BFAR. The Manila Times, pp. B1, B2.