Reproductive Biology of the Priority Species (Gonad Maturity and GSI) Coron, Palawan (April – June 2021).

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”This paper provides the Reproductive Biology of the Priority Species (Gonad Maturity and GSI) Coron, Palawan (April – June 2021).UNEP/GE

Fisheries Refugia Site Management Committee Meeting, at Cris Del Mar Resort, Bolinao, Pangasinan

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”noneUNEP/GE

Fisheries Refugia Site Management Committee Meeting: Masinloc Site

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”The meeting was attended by the Municipality of Masinloc, Ms. Olive Gregorio, the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer, the LGU Focal Person of the Refugia Project, and NFRDI lead staff held on 8 November 2021. The meeting confirmed the priority species and boundary delineation for Masinloc Refugia. National Guidelines for the Establishment of Fisheries Refugia were addressed, while the initial draft was commented on and endorsed by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The action plan will be drafted and include the suggested policies with appropriate fines and penalties and strategies and activitiesUNEP/GE

Report of Quarterly Monitoring and Data Validation of Fisheries Data Collection in Coron Sites

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”Quarterly Monitoring and Data Validation of Fisheries Data Collection in Coron Sites was conducted by The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, at Palawan, on 17-20 April 2018. The survey aimed to observe fish landings and sampling activities of Technical Enumerator and discuss on the Sampling Methodology and Fish Identification.UNEP/GE

BFAR/USAID Fish Right Strategic Planning Program Workshop

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”The Strategic Planning Workshop was organized by the PATH Foundation Philippines, Inc. The activity was held in Puerto Princeasa on 9 January 2020. The workshop aimed to find opportunities to collaborate with various national agencies and other key Institutions to attain synergy of results. However, the workshop did not go as a plan due to the long discussions and time limit.UNEP/GE

Quarterly Meeting of Refugia Site Management Committee

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”The Quarterly Meeting was conducted by the National Technical Adviser of Fisheries Refugia Project on 6 February 2020 in Pangasinan. There were 22 people participating in this meeting. This meeting was about the EO and TOR, accomplishment of the project, 2nd Project Steering Committee Meeting result, and discussion on work plan for 2020.UNEP/GE

Report of Refugia Site Management Committee (RSMC) Meeting in Masinloc, Zambales

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”Refugia Site Management Committee (RSMC) Meeting in Masinloc, Zambales was conducted by The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, at Zambales, on 13 August 2017. The meeting aims to Finalization of the Provisional Terms of Reference for the Masinloc Fisheries Refugia Site-based Management Committee, Identify and agree on the species to be managed under the fisheries refugia site. The meeting attended by 20 participants, including Refugia Site Management Committee (RSMC).UNEP/GE

Report of Site Level Inception Workshop and Baseline Data Collection in Zambales

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”Site Level Inception Workshop and Baseline Data Collection in Zambales was conducted by The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, at Zambales, on 27 March 2017. The meeting aimed to observe commercial fishing vessels in the area as well as small boats used in municipal waters and Identify Municipal Programs and Projects relating to Sustainable Development and Inventory of Sectoral Policies, Operational Workplan, and rules. The meeting attended by 35 participants, including LGU, BFAR Regional Office III-PFO, Philippines Coast guard, Maritime Police, and Fisheries Stakeholders.UNEP/GE

Fisheries Refugia Site Management Committee Meeting in Masinloc, Zambales

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”NoneUNEP/GE

Report of Fisheries Refugia Stakeholders Consultation Workshop at Masinloc Site

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”Fisheries Refugia Stakeholders Consultation Workshop at Masinloc Site was conducted by The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, at Zambales, on 13-15 November 2018. The meeting aimed to present the importance of establishing a fisheries refugia in the area, goals and objectives, the highlights of the activities conducted in Masinloc, Zambales for year 2017 and 1st quarter of 2018, the initial results of Fisheries Data Collection in Masinloc, the Ichthyoplankton Survey conducted in Masinloc and identification of target species and threats for the establishments of fisheries refugia. The meeting attended by representatives from LGU, BFAR regional Office I, Barangay Captain of coastal Barangays of Masinloc, Philippine Coast Guard, Academe, Bantay Dagat, & NFARMC.UNEP/GE