Fry scarcity hits ‘bangus’ growers in Pangasinan

2026-03-05 - 21:04

CALASIAO, PANGASINAN—After typhoons ravaged Pangasinan’s bangus (milkfish) industry last year, aquaculture operators now face another tide of hardship: a shortage of fry that has nearly doubled in price. The cold spell in December and January further slowed recovery. Low temperatures stunt bangus growth, prompting many operators to delay stocking their ponds and pens. With the