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What is the term for fish migration between fresh waters and the sea?
What is the term for fish migration between fresh waters and the sea?
- Diadromous (correct)
- Amphidromous
- Catadromous
- Anadromous
Which type of fish migrates from the ocean to the river to spawn?
Which type of fish migrates from the ocean to the river to spawn?
- Amphidromous
- Potamodromous
- Catadromous
- Anadromous (correct)
What is the term for fish that live in the river but migrate to the ocean to spawn?
What is the term for fish that live in the river but migrate to the ocean to spawn?
- Catadromous (correct)
- Potamodromous
- Amphidromous
- Anadromous
Which type of fish migrates between the ocean and the river in some part of their life cycle but not to spawn?
Which type of fish migrates between the ocean and the river in some part of their life cycle but not to spawn?
What is the etymology of the term 'Anadromous'?
What is the etymology of the term 'Anadromous'?
What does the term 'Catadromous' mean in terms of migration?
What does the term 'Catadromous' mean in terms of migration?
What is the etymology of the term 'Amphidromous'?
What is the etymology of the term 'Amphidromous'?
What does the term 'Potamodromous' refer to?
What does the term 'Potamodromous' refer to?
What is the etymology of the term 'Diadromous'?
What is the etymology of the term 'Diadromous'?
What does the prefix 'dia-' in 'Diadromous' mean?
What does the prefix 'dia-' in 'Diadromous' mean?
What does the prefix 'kata-' in 'Catadromous' mean?
What does the prefix 'kata-' in 'Catadromous' mean?
What does the prefix 'amphi-' in 'Amphidromous' mean?
What does the prefix 'amphi-' in 'Amphidromous' mean?
What is the purpose of osmo-regulatory migration in fish?
What is the purpose of osmo-regulatory migration in fish?
What is the significance of vertical fish migration?
What is the significance of vertical fish migration?
What is the role of otolith microchemistry in fish biology?
What is the role of otolith microchemistry in fish biology?
Why are glass eel otoliths extracted for age and growth analyses?
Why are glass eel otoliths extracted for age and growth analyses?
What is the special interest of strontium (Sr) in fish otoliths?
What is the special interest of strontium (Sr) in fish otoliths?
What is the migration cycle of the giant mottled eel associated with?
What is the migration cycle of the giant mottled eel associated with?
What is the primary purpose of fish migration?
What is the primary purpose of fish migration?
What is the significance of the larval growth rate and metamorphosis timing in the geographical distribution of anguillid eel species?
What is the significance of the larval growth rate and metamorphosis timing in the geographical distribution of anguillid eel species?
What do the elvers do after reaching the coastal waters?
What do the elvers do after reaching the coastal waters?
What is the primary purpose of the anguillid eels in the Philippines?
What is the primary purpose of the anguillid eels in the Philippines?
What is the primary reason for organisms to come up to shallow waters at night to feed?
What is the primary reason for organisms to come up to shallow waters at night to feed?
What is the main purpose of the anguillid glass eel otolith microstructure?
What is the main purpose of the anguillid glass eel otolith microstructure?
What type of fishing vessels are classified as small scale according to the text?
What type of fishing vessels are classified as small scale according to the text?
What percentage of the total valid commercial fishing vessels are classified as medium-scale?
What percentage of the total valid commercial fishing vessels are classified as medium-scale?
Where are commercial fishing vessels required to fish according to the text?
Where are commercial fishing vessels required to fish according to the text?
How often is the commercial fishing vessel and gear license (CFVGL) required to be renewed according to the text?
How often is the commercial fishing vessel and gear license (CFVGL) required to be renewed according to the text?
Which region had the highest percentage share of valid commercial fishing vessels according to the text?
Which region had the highest percentage share of valid commercial fishing vessels according to the text?
What is the minimum size of fishing vessels classified as large scale according to the text?
What is the minimum size of fishing vessels classified as large scale according to the text?
What is the total number of operators of commercial fishing vessels as of 2021 according to the text?
What is the total number of operators of commercial fishing vessels as of 2021 according to the text?
What percentage of the commercial fishing vessels are classified as small-scale according to the text?
What percentage of the commercial fishing vessels are classified as small-scale according to the text?
What is the minimum size of fishing vessels classified as medium scale according to the text?
What is the minimum size of fishing vessels classified as medium scale according to the text?
What government agency is responsible for issuing the commercial fishing vessel and gear license (CFVGL) according to the text?
What government agency is responsible for issuing the commercial fishing vessel and gear license (CFVGL) according to the text?
Which region had the highest production value of commercial fisheries in 2021?
Which region had the highest production value of commercial fisheries in 2021?
Which type of vessels are required to secure the SFP (Special Fisheries Permit)?
Which type of vessels are required to secure the SFP (Special Fisheries Permit)?
What is the top produced commodity in commercial fisheries in 2021?
What is the top produced commodity in commercial fisheries in 2021?
What are Philippine-registered vessels entitled to in the WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission)?
What are Philippine-registered vessels entitled to in the WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission)?
Which area is part of the high seas and is adjacent to the East of Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
Which area is part of the high seas and is adjacent to the East of Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
What is the primary purpose of the conditional 'freedom to fish' established by UNCLOS and UNFSA?
What is the primary purpose of the conditional 'freedom to fish' established by UNCLOS and UNFSA?
Which Philippine region had the highest recorded volume of commercial fisheries production in 2021?
Which Philippine region had the highest recorded volume of commercial fisheries production in 2021?
What is the primary purpose of the SFP (Special Fisheries Permit)?
What is the primary purpose of the SFP (Special Fisheries Permit)?
Which type of vessels are not required to have the SFP (Special Fisheries Permit)?
Which type of vessels are not required to have the SFP (Special Fisheries Permit)?
What is the primary purpose of the long-term loans supported by guarantee facilities for commercial fishing vessel operators?
What is the primary purpose of the long-term loans supported by guarantee facilities for commercial fishing vessel operators?
Who can be issued commercial fishing vessel licenses?
Who can be issued commercial fishing vessel licenses?
How often must commercial fishing boat licenses be renewed?
How often must commercial fishing boat licenses be renewed?
What is the difference between the Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License (CFVGL) and the International Fishing Permit?
What is the difference between the Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License (CFVGL) and the International Fishing Permit?
What is required for Philippine-flagged vessels fishing in certain areas?
What is required for Philippine-flagged vessels fishing in certain areas?
What do Shipstation licenses assign to maritime vessels?
What do Shipstation licenses assign to maritime vessels?
What do Special Fishing Permits (SFP) authorize Philippine-flagged vessels to do?
What do Special Fishing Permits (SFP) authorize Philippine-flagged vessels to do?
What is required prior to licensing for fishing vessels?
What is required prior to licensing for fishing vessels?
What are the Certificate of Ownership (CO) and Certificate of Philippine Registry (CPR) issued by?
What are the Certificate of Ownership (CO) and Certificate of Philippine Registry (CPR) issued by?
What is the validity period of the International Fishing Permit?
What is the validity period of the International Fishing Permit?
What does Fisheries Administrative Order No. 223 s. 2003 impose?
What does Fisheries Administrative Order No. 223 s. 2003 impose?
Study Notes
Philippine Commercial Fishing Regulations
- Commercial fishing vessel licenses are only issued to citizens of the Philippines, partnerships, or corporations with at least 60% Filipino ownership.
- Fisheries Administrative Order No. 223 s. 2003 imposed a moratorium on new Commercial Fishing Vessel and gear License issuance.
- Commercial fishing boat licenses must be renewed every 3 years, with a 60-day renewal period before expiration.
- Philippine-registered fishing vessels can operate in international waters, subject to compliance with safety and other requirements.
- The Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License (CFVGL) authorizes fishing within Philippine commercial waters, valid for 3 years.
- The International Fishing Permit allows fishing in other Coastal States' waters and high seas, valid for 3 years.
- BFAR requires Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) coverage and landing declarations for Philippine-flagged vessels fishing in certain areas.
- The Certificate of Ownership (CO) and Certificate of Philippine Registry (CPR) contain vessel details and are issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
- Shipstation licenses assign radio frequencies and International Radio Call Signs (IRCS) to maritime vessels, issued by the National Telecommunications Commission.
- Special Fishing Permits (SFP) authorize Philippine-flagged vessels to operate in WCPFC High Seas Pocket No. 1.
- Fishing vessel owners must register their vessels and gears with the BFAR, regardless of licensing by other authorities.
- The fishing gear registration, mesh size specifications, and International Fishing Permit are all required prior to licensing.
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Test your knowledge of fish migration with this quiz! Explore the different types of fish migration, including diadromous, anadromous, catadromous, amphibious, and potamodromous movements. Learn about the etymology of these terms and understand the regular, physiologically mediated movements of fishes between fresh waters and the sea.
