‘Tamban’ closed fishing season in Tayabas Bay begins

LUCENA CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Calabarzon has launched a closed fishing season for Bali Sardinella, locally known as “tamban,” in Tayabas Bay to protect the fish population during its spawning period. “The measure aims to give tamban the opportunity to reproduce and replenish their population, helping maintain an