An increased production of fishery products is expected as the three-month fishing ban in the Visayan Sea is set to begin Nov. 15. The 20-percent boost in production in one of the country’s richest fishing grounds will allow the yearly spawning of sardines, herrings and mackerels, according to Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 6 director Remia Aparri. “We hope to maintain or even increase production by at least 20 percent,” she added.

'Closed season' in Visayan sea looms: 20% increase in production seen – BFAR. (2018, November 5). Panay News, pp. B1, B11.