Fisheries Administrative Order No. 155 regulating the use of fine meshed nets in fishing. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Regulation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Marine fishes Mesh Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 10 September 1986. Abstract This Order regulates the use of fine meshed nets in fishing by prohibiting their use in Philippine waters. Only particular species of fish, listed in section 2, may be caught using these nets. Section 4 contains penal provisions. Full text English Website www.tanggol.org References - Legislation Implements Presidential Decree on Fisheries 1975 (No. 704 of 1975). Legislation | Philippines | 1976 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Special fund, Credit, International trade, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fisheries Administrative Order No. 188 promulgating regulations governing the operation of commercial fishing boats in Philippine waters using tuna purse seine nets. Legislation | Philippines | 1993 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Mesh, Migratory species Source: FAO, FAOLEX