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Aqua. Technologist: Epifanio E. Gultia, JR

The document is a training manual on sustainable urban gardening, focusing on practical techniques such as soil preparation, composting, vertical gardening, and hydroponics. It originated from the Department of Agriculture in the Philippines as part of its food security campaign. This material would be especially useful for teachers, students, farmers, community organizers, and households who want to start their own gardens in limited spaces. Key highlights include a step-by-step guide on establ

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Aqua. Technologist: Epifanio E. Gultia, JR

The document is a training manual on sustainable urban gardening, focusing on practical techniques such as soil preparation, composting, vertical gardening, and hydroponics. It originated from the Department of Agriculture in the Philippines as part of its food security campaign. This material would be especially useful for teachers, students, farmers, community organizers, and households who want to start their own gardens in limited spaces. Key highlights include a step-by-step guide on establ

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EPIFANIO E. GULTIA, JR.

Aqua. Technologist
Fishery Refuge, Marine Protected Area
(MPA), Marine Sanctuary and Marine
reserve are the same meaning?
Meaning
Marine Defined area of the sea established and set aside by
Protected Area law, administrative regulation or any other effective
(MPA) means in order to conserve and protect a part of or
the entire enclosed environment thru the
establishment of management guidelines. It is
considered a generic term that includes all declared
areas governed by specific rule or guidelines…...
Fish Sanctuary A designated area where fishing or other forms of
activities which may damage the ecosystem of the
area is prohibited and human access may be restricted
Fishery Reserve A designated area where activities are regulated and
set aside for educational and research purposes.
PURPOSE AND IMPORTANCE:
LEGAL FRAMEWORK:
 RA 8550 AS AMENDED RA 10654- This law provides
the legal basis for establishing fish refuges and
sanctuaries.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK…..
Threats to Fish Sanctuaries:

 ILLEGAL FISHING- Destructive fishing practices like


dynamite fishing can severely damage coral reefs and
other habitats.
Threats to Fish Sanctuaries…..
No. of Fish Sanctuaries may be established:
SITE SELECTION CRITERIA:
PROCEDURE:

a) Site selection and baseline resource


Assessment
b)Mapping and Charting of the proposed
site
PROCEDURE…..

c)Presentation of the validation and


assessment of the proposed area to the
community and multi-sectoral group and
consultation, feedbacking and dialogue
thereof together with concerned agencies
PROCEDURE…..
d)Drafting of municipal ordinance by LGUs in
consultation with the community, FARMCs and
other sectors;
e)Organization/ Strengthening of Technical
Working Group
PROCEDURE…..

f)Organization/ Strengthening of management


monitoring team;

g)Implementation, Enforcement, Monitoring


and Adjustment.
MANAGEMENT…..
Regulatory Technique

a)Passage of municipal ordinance or any legal


instrument declaring the area as fish
sanctuary;
b)Deputation of Fish Wardens
c)Regular Seaborne Patrol to avoid
encroachment
MANAGEMENT…..
Non-Regulatory Technique

a)Continuing information education campaign


to the community
b)Cross visitation to areas where
implementation of the project is successful
c)Regular monitoring and assessment
MANAGEMENT…..
Non-Regulatory Technique….

d)Organization of TWG, Management


Committee and monitoring team
e)Adoption of a management plan
f)Regular meeting of the management
committee re: problems encountered in the
implementation of plan and policy.
1. Lack of willingness, support and cooperation from
the fishing communities/stakeholders/ fisherfolk.
 Improved fish-catches overtime are difficult to
appreciate when benefits are long term and not
easily seen.
 Inadequate involvement of the
Community
 Lack of Educational Campaign
2. Lack of Financial and Technical Capabilities:

 Delineation of Marine Reserves and Fish


Sanctuaries
 Survey and Assessment
3. Traditional Rivalry or Territoriality:

 Jurisdiction of entities (ie, academe,


NGO) over marine areas which area
traditionally open access.
 Socio-political

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