‘Baloko’ overharvesting in Sorsogon probed

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Bicol is investigating the declining supply of pen shell, locally known as “baloko,” in Sorsogon Bay amid concerns that overharvesting may be threatening the sustainability of the resource.

Francisco Dollesin, provincial fisheries officer of BFAR-Sorsogon, said the agency is validating the current ...