Majority of Filipinos believe that fish caught and sold in the market are becoming less and much more expensive, the first ever survey from Social Weather Stations showed. Based on Feasting or Fasting on Fish: Filipino Public Opinion on Fisheries, Marine Resources and Oceans, a survey commissioned by the local unit of international group Oceana, Filipinos believe that fish have become smaller, fewer, more expensive and has less varieties. SWS surveyed 1,500 adult respondents in Metro Manila, North and South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao last month. Eighty-two percent of Filipinos said fish is more expensive now compared to 10 years ago, while 54 percent agreed that the size of the basic commodity has become smaller.

Simeon, L. M. (2018, October 18). Fish now smaller, more expensive, says SWS survey. The Philippine Star, p. B4.