BFAR lifts 3-month fishing ban in Visayan Sea

BFAR lifts 3-month fishing ban in Visayan Sea

BACOLOD CITY–The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) lifted the three-month closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea on Monday. The three-month ban, which began on Nov. 15, was imposed to conserve sardines, herrings, and mackerels in the waters of the Visayan Sea. READ: Closed fishing season in Visayan Sea begins – BFAR With the lifting of the ban, commercial fishers may now resume their operations within the conservation area in th…

ZERO TOLERANCE AFTER BAN: BFAR warns of jail, license suspension as fishing resumes in Visayan Sea

ILOILO City – With fishing activities back in full swing in the Visayan Sea, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 6 issued a warning to fisherfolk: violators of fisheries laws face imprisonment, heavy fines, confiscation of catch, and suspension of licenses. BFAR-6 regional director Remia Aparri stressed that while the three-month closed […]

BFAR lifts 3-month fishing ban in Visayan Sea

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources lifted the three-month closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea on Monday, Feb. 16.  The three-month ban that started on Nov. 15 was imposed for the conservation of sardines, herrings, and mackerels in the waters of the Visayan Sea.  Commercial fishers may now resume their operations within the […]