What is the meaning of RA 8550?
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Asked by: Gay Meredith
8550] AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF THE FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES, INTEGRATING ALL LAWS PERTINENT THERETO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.25 февр. 1998
Who wrote RA 8550?
Mel Senen Sarmiento
Mel Senen Sarmiento (1st District, Western Samar), author of HB 1988 stressed. Sarmiento explained that R.A. 8550 provides the authorized persons to enforce fishery laws, rules and regulations.
How many km is municipal waters?
15 kilometers
Under Republic Act (RA) 10654, or the amended Fisheries Code, municipal waters are areas covered within 15 kilometers from the coastline, including offshore islands.
What agency is responsible for the promotion of agricultural and fisheries development and growth?
The Department of Agriculture
Mandate. The Department of Agriculture shall be the principal Government agency responsible for the promotion of agricultural and fisheries development and growth.
How can we protect fishery resources?
Here are 10 ways they can have a positive impact:
- Encourage sustainable fisheries management. …
- Fully implement the international plan of action for sharks. …
- Support CITES management of sharks and rays. …
- Improve data and catch reconstruction. …
- Reduce Illegal fishing through catch documentation.
