BFAR FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 208

Rare: Refers to fishery/aquatic resources with small global populations that are not currently classified as endangered or vulnerable.
Threatened: A general term encompassing species that are endangered, vulnerable, or rare.
Endangered: Pertains to species, subspecies, and their derivatives listed in the CITES Appendices.
CITES: The Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
CITES Appendices: Lists of species of plants and animals that are endangered by trade, categorized into Appendices I, II, and III.

It is unlawful for any individual or entity to take or catch the specified fishery/aquatic species.
Rare Species: Includes various gastropods and bivalves, such as:
- Bolma girgyllus (Girgyllus star shell)
- Clypeomorus aduncus (bent cerith)
- Amusium obliteratum (smudged moon scallop)
Threatened Species: Includes specific gastropods and crabs, such as:
- Turbo marmoratus (green snail)
- Birgus latro (coconut crab)
Endangered Species: Encompasses a range of marine mammals, clams, and sea snakes, including:
- Stenella longirostris (spinner dolphin)
- Tridacna gigas (true giant clam)
- Cerberus rhynchops (dogfaced water snake)

Offenders violating this Order face severe penalties, including:
- Imprisonment ranging from twelve to twenty years.
- A fine of one hundred and twenty thousand pesos.
- Possible forfeiture of the catch involved in the offense.
- Cancellation of fishing permits, if applicable.

All previous orders, rules, and regulations that conflict with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly to ensure compliance with the new provisions.

The Order becomes effective fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two newspapers of general circulation, as well as after its registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register.