Pangasinan Bangus Farms to Get Solar-Powered Aeration Systems
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) plans to introduce solar-powered aeration systems for bangus (milkfish) farmers in Pangasinan to combat rising water temperatures due to El Niño. This initiative aims to reduce fish stress and improve survival rates.
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