Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR)

January 22, 2019 Dear Shaira, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 11, 2018 01:28:25 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Marine Life Data and Guidelines. Response to Request This is to formally acknowledge your request for information from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. We would like to apologize for not promptly responding to your request.. This is due to some technical gaps we have encountered in securing access to the FOI portal. It is only now that we have been able to access the pending requests sent through the portal Please rest assured however that we have already initiated measures to address the cause of delay and improve further our services. With regards to your request, here are the following answers: 1. Marine Life Status of Batangas For the marine life status of Batangas, kindly see attached Provincial Fisheries Profile of Batangas. 2. Different types of marine species specifically in Nasugbu, Batangas Kindly refer to the NSAP Atlas Profile pages 97-102 (send via EMAIL) for the stock assessment of Region IV-A. For a more detailed statistics or data, we advise that you consult the Municipal Agricultural Office (MAO) of Nasugbu, Batangas. 3 & 4. Advantages and Disadvantages of Waterfront and Oceanarium & Guidelines and Requirements in creating a Waterfront and Oceanarium The Bureau do not have a direct implementing rules and regulations for the design guidelines and requirements needed in creating a Waterfront Development and Oceanarium. However, we do advise that you also refer to the newly amended Fisheries Code, in particular the sections below, before embarking on the project. SEC. 10. Introduction of Foreign Aquatic Species. SEC. 11. Protection of Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species SEC. 12. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). SEC. 13. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC). SEC. 15. Auxiliary Invoices SEC. 18. Users of Municipal Waters. SEC. 96. Ban on Coral Exploitation and Exportation SEC. 101. Fishing in Marine Protected Areas, Fishery Reserves, Refuge and Sanctuaries SEC. 102. Fishing or Taking of Rare, Threatened or Endangered Species SEC. 105. Importation or Exportation of Fish or Fishery Species. SEC. 110. Gathering and Marketing of Shell Fishes or Other Aquatic Species SEC. 124. Non-Compliance with the Requirements for the Introduction of Foreign or Exotic Aquatic Species. SEC. 125. Failure to Comply with Standards and Trade-Related Measures SEC. 126. Possessing, Dealing in or Disposing Illegally Caught or Taken Fish. Kindly also refer to Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) 233 and its amendments for detailed regulations on Aquatic Wildlife. Kindly also refer to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Public Works and National Highways (DPWH) for a more detailed guidelines on Waterfront Development and Oceanariums. Thank you! Respectfully, FOI Decision Maker FOI Receiving Officer