Fisheries Administrative Order No.163 prohibiting the operation of "Muro-Ami" and "Kayakas" in all Philippine waters. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Regulation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method 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 4 December 1986. Abstract Muro-ami or Kayakas is a Japanese fishing gear used in reef fishing which devastates marine life (sect. 1). It shall be prohibited to operate muro-ami and kayakas in catching fish and fishery/aquatic products in all Philippine waters except for scientific, educational or research purposes (sect. 2). 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