Republic Act No. 10857 establishing Mangrove Crab Seed Banks, Nurseries and Grow-Out production farms in the Province of Catanduanes. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act establishing Mangrove Crab Seed Banks, Nurseries and Grow-Out production farms in the Municipalities of Virac, Bato, Baras, Gigmoto, Viga, Panganiban, Bagamanoc, San Andres, Caramoran and Pandan, Province of Catanduanes and appropriating funds therefor. Subject Fisheries Keyword Crustaceans Wetlands Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication. Abstract This Act, consisting of five sections, establishes Mangrove Crab Seed Banks, Nurseries and Grow-Out production farms in the Municipalities of Virac, Bato, Baras, Gigmoto, Viga, Panganiban, Bagamanoc, San Andres, Caramoran and Pandan, Province of Catanduanes and appropriating funds therefor, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the Provincial Government of Catanduanes, the concerned local government units (LGUs), and the Catanduanes State University, in the identification of areas where these seed banks, nurseries and grow-out production farms will be established shall place priority to the utilization of abandoned, undeveloped or underutilized fishponds covered by fishpond lease agreements. The BFAR and the Provincial Government of Catanduanes, in collaboration with the Catanduanes State University, shall issue guidelines and provide technical assistance to fishermen and their association, in the establishment, operation, maintenance, supervision and monitoring of mangrove crab seed banks, nurseries and grow-out production farms. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department’s programs the establishment of the mangrove crab seed banks, nurseries and grow-out production farms, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The LGUs concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenue to fund their establishment, supervision and monitoring. Full text English Website www.gov.ph