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Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01 Series of 2020 on Rules and Regulations Governing the Conduct of Marine Wildlife Tourism Interactions in the Philippines.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Monitoring Migratory species Marine fishes Marine protected areas Maritime zone Territorial sea Public health Zoning Tourism Protection of habitats Sustainable use Endangered species Special fund Local government Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Abstract

This Circular is drafted to ensuring that tourism activities do not negatively affect species populations anywhere within their migratory range and at the same time do not pose risk to human health and well-being. This Circular shall apply to all marine wildlife tourism activities occurring in natural marine habitats in the Philippines. This Circular follows the objectives for no adverse effect on marine wildlife behaviours and population, safety of the tourists and tour operators, enhance the marine wildlife tourism, promote responsible and sustainable marine wildlife and to identify dedicated marine wildlife tourism sites in the Philippines. The Circular provides for regulations governing the conduct of marine wildlife tourism interactions, establishment of zones, code of conduct within zones, prohibited acts in dedicated interactions sites and monitoring. The text further provides for collaboration with other agencies including the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Air Transportation Office (ATO) and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). The text consists of 16 Articles divided into 5 Chapters. The text has 4 Attachments.

Full text
English
Website
www.bfar.da.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. (Republic Act No. 9147).

Legislation | Philippines | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Birds, 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, Keeping of live animals, Research, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Use restrictions, Protection of species, PIC-prior informed consent, Indigenous peoples, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8550).

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Youth, Fishing authorization, Social protection, Gender, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Republic Act 11038. Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018.

Legislation | Philippines | 2018

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Monitoring, Public land, Sustainable development, Wetlands, Traditional rights/customary rights, Basin/catchment/watershed, Waste disposal, Waterworks, Inland waters, Enforcement/compliance, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Protected area, EIA, Community management, Indigenous peoples, Wild fauna, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX