Prohibition on Taking Specific Fishery/Aquatic Species
- It is unlawful for any person or entity to catch or cause to be caught any of the designated rare, threatened, or endangered species.
- Rare species include specific gastropods such as Girgyllus star shell and various cowries and sea snails.
- Listed bivalves include species like smudged moon scallop and club-shaped boring clam.
- Threatened species include gastropods such as green snail and smooth top shell, and the coconut crab among crustaceans.
- Endangered species encompass a range of whales and dolphins, giant clams, and sea snakes.
Penalties for Violations
- Violators face imprisonment from twelve to twenty years.
- Fines of one hundred twenty thousand pesos may be imposed.
- Both fine and imprisonment may be imposed at the court's discretion.
- Confiscation of the catch involved in the offense.
- Cancellation of the violator's fishing permit, if applicable.
Repeal of Inconsistent Orders
- Any previous orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity of the Order
- The Order takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation.
- Additionally, takes effect fifteen (15) days after registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register.