The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Region 6 underscored the importance of science-based fisheries management during an orientation on Thursday, Feb. 19, ahead of the formal declaration lifting the Visayan Sea closed season for the 2025–2026 implementation period. Sheryll V. Mesa, DA-BFAR 6 National Stock Assessment Program leader, said the Visayan Sea remains one of the country’s most critical fishing grounds and must be managed using data-driven policies.

Oladive, M. A. (2026, February 20). BFAR-6 lifts Visayan Sea closed season. DailyGuardian, p. 2.