MANILA, Philippines- Inanunsyo ng Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) nitong Huwebes ang pagsisimula ng taunang three-month closed fishing season para sa round scad o galunggong sa Northern Palawan.
Sa abiso, sinabi ng DA-BFAR na mahigpit nitong ipinagbabawal ang paggamit ng purse seine, ring net, at bag net sa panghuhuli ng galunggong sa conservation area sa northeast ng Palawan mula November 1, 2024 hanggang January 31, 2025.
“The closed fishing season is a science-based conservation measure that aims to protect target fish species during their peak spawning period,” pahayag ng DA-BFAR.
“This allows mature fish to freely reproduce, while juveniles to grow and mature, thereby promoting regeneration, sustainability, and long-term availability of these valuable fish stocks,” dagdag nito.
“Based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), galunggong production in Palawan has increased from 7,507 metric tons (MT) in 2016 to 8,146.84 MT in 2022.”
“This improved fisheries productivity reflects the substantial impact of conservation efforts, such as the closed fishing season, on this critical resource,” patuloy ng ahensya. RNT/SA
