Ban on destructive amuro-ami fishing

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BFAR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 203, S. 2000: Ban on destructive amuro-ami fishing

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Title Supreme Court: Ban on destructive amuro-ami fishing

Law: Bfar Administrative Order No. 203, S. 2000

Decision Date: Aug 14, 2000

The BFAR Administrative Order No. 203 prohibits the use of destructive fishing methods, specifically amuro-amia and akayakasa, in Philippine waters to protect coral reefs and marine habitats, imposing penalties of up to ten years imprisonment and substantial fines for violators.

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Prohibition

Fishing using amuro-amia, akayakasa, or similar destructive methods in Philippine waters is strictly prohibited.
Such methods are destructive to coral reefs, seagrass beds, and other marine habitats.

Penalties

Operators, boat captains, master fishermen, and recruiters or organizers who violate this order face:
- Imprisonment from 2 to 10 years, or
- A fine ranging from PHP 100,000 to PHP 500,000, or
- Both imprisonment and fine, at the court's discretion.
Confiscation of the catch and fishing gear used in the violation is mandatory.

Repeal of Inconsistent Regulations

All prior orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this order are repealed or modified to conform with this new directive.

Effectivity

This order takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.

This comprehensive legal framework explicitly bans destructive fishing methods detrimental to marine ecosystems, imposes strict penalties to enforce compliance, and ensures regulatory consistency by repealing conflicting provisions.

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