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‘Baloko’ overharvesting in Sorsogon probed

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the Bicol region is investigating a decline in the supply of pen shell, locally called "baloko," in Sorsogon Bay, citing concerns that overharvesting may threaten the resource's sustainability. BFAR-Sorsogon provincial fisheries officer Francisco Dollesin said the agency is validating current data on the situation.

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Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9212 days ago
‘Baloko’ overharvesting in Sorsogon probed

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the Bicol region is investigating a decline in the supply of pen shell, locally called "baloko," in Sorsogon Bay, citing concerns that overharvesting may threaten the resource's sustainability. BFAR-Sorsogon provincial fisheries officer Francisco Dollesin said the agency is validating current data on the situation.

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