Fisheries Administrative Order No. 233, S. of 2010 on Aquatic Wildlife Conservation.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Biodiversity Endangered species Turtles Amphibians Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Ecosystem preservation Protected area Protection of habitats Ranching/captive breeding Collecting/harvesting Hunting/capture Internal trade International trade Research Protection of species PIC-prior informed consent Indigenous peoples Wild fauna

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

This Administrative Order enters into force 15 days after its publication.

Abstract

This Administrative Order, consisting of 5 Chapters and 1 Annex, In line with Rule 37.1 of the Joint DENR-DA-PCSD Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2004, is promulgated pursuant to Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001. It creates several authorities entitled to carry out research, control and manage the aquatic wildlife sector, such as: the National Aquatic Wildlife Management Committee (NAWMC) and establishes their composition, duties and responsibilities. This Order is divided as follows: Structures and Individuals for the Conservation of Aquatic Wildlife (Chap. I); Utilization of Aquatic Wildlife (Scientific Research on Aquatic Wildlife) (Chap. II); Fees and Charges (Chap. III); Fines and Penalties (Chap. IV); Miscellaneous Provisions (Chap. V). The Annex lays down a Preliminary List of Economically Important Aquatic Organisms.

Full text

English

Website

www.denr.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Joint DENR-DA-PCSD Administrative Order No. 1 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) pursuant to Republic Act No. 9147.

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Biodiversity, Protected area, Birds, Endangered species, Turtles, Amphibians, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Ranching/captive breeding, Collecting/harvesting, Hunting/capture, Internal trade, International trade, Keeping of live animals, Research, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Use restrictions, Protection of species, PIC-prior informed consent, Indigenous peoples, Trade in species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX