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APO REEF NATURAL PARK APO REEF NATURAL PARK 5104 Sablayan, Occidental 5104 Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines” Mindoro, Philippines” SUCCESS STORIES” SUCCESS STORIES”

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Page 1: Apo Reef Success  Story

APO REEF NATURAL PARKAPO REEF NATURAL PARK5104 Sablayan, Occidental 5104 Sablayan, Occidental

Mindoro, Philippines”Mindoro, Philippines”

““SUCCESS STORIES”SUCCESS STORIES”

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Regular Protection and Law Enforcement Apprehensions of PA ViolatorsApprehensions of PA Violators Muro-amo (Paaling/Lintigan) Fishing

Boat and paraphernalia used in illegal fishing

Illegally Caught Fish

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement Apprehensions of PA ViolatorsApprehensions of PA Violators

Compressor/Fishing

Hunting, Gathering and Collecting of prohibited Species

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement Apprehensions of PA ViolatorsApprehensions of PA Violators

Dynamite Fishing

Cyanide Fishing

Number of Boats ApprehendedNumber of Boats Apprehended

ViolationsNumber of boats

Apprehended

Muro-Ami/ Paaling/ Kayakas/ Lintigan 2

Fishing with the used of motorized Compressor

Aquarium Fishing

Collecting/Gathering Prohibited Species

Dynamite Fishing

22

4

3

8

Cyanide Fishing 1

Fishing using Rabnot/ Gill Net/ Other 16

TOTAL 56

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement Criminal Cases FiledCriminal Cases Filed

Cases Filed 1997-99 2000-02 2003-05 2006-08 TOTAL

Total Filed 8 12 8 8 36

Cases Decided in favor of the Government

2 4 0 4 10

Cases Dismissed/Quashed 3 6 1 0 10

Pending Cases / under litigation 0 1 6 4 11

Cases Archived 3 1 1 0 5

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

1997-1999 2000-2002 2003-2005 2006-2008 Total

Cases decided in favorof the Government

Cases Dismissed /Quashed

Pending Cases

Cases Archived

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement Creation of TF MARLENCreation of TF MARLEN

The TF MARLEN – Task Force Marine and Apo The TF MARLEN – Task Force Marine and Apo Reef Law Enforcement for NatureReef Law Enforcement for Nature It is a Multi-Sectoral Marine Law Enforcement Team It is a Multi-Sectoral Marine Law Enforcement Team

created to undertake law enforcement and related created to undertake law enforcement and related activities within the Municipal Waters of Sablayan activities within the Municipal Waters of Sablayan and Apo Reef Natural Park.and Apo Reef Natural Park.

It was initially organized on September 2004.It was initially organized on September 2004.

It was Officially organized and created on July 26, It was Officially organized and created on July 26, 2006, by virtue of Executive Order No. 02, Series of 2006, by virtue of Executive Order No. 02, Series of 2006, issued by the Honorable Mayor Godofredo B. 2006, issued by the Honorable Mayor Godofredo B. Mintu.Mintu.

The TF MARLEN Manual of OperationThe TF MARLEN Manual of Operation The TF MARLEN Manual of Operation, entitled as The TF MARLEN Manual of Operation, entitled as

“BATAYANG GABAY ng TAGAPAGPATUPAD NG “BATAYANG GABAY ng TAGAPAGPATUPAD NG BATAS PAMPANGISDAAN (Task Force MARLEN)” BATAS PAMPANGISDAAN (Task Force MARLEN)” was produced, completed and approved on June 20, was produced, completed and approved on June 20, 2006 through the initiative of WWF-Philippines in 2006 through the initiative of WWF-Philippines in collaboration with the LGU Sablayan and DENR-collaboration with the LGU Sablayan and DENR-ARNP PAO.ARNP PAO.

This Manual of Operation shall serve as guide of This Manual of Operation shall serve as guide of the TF MARLEN and the Bantay Dagat in the the TF MARLEN and the Bantay Dagat in the execution of their important task in the enforcement execution of their important task in the enforcement of laws for the conservation and protection of the of laws for the conservation and protection of the marine resources of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.marine resources of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement TF MARLEN OperationsTF MARLEN Operations

Resource Protection and Law EnforcementResource Protection and Law Enforcement

Fifteen (15) boats together with its crews on-board Fifteen (15) boats together with its crews on-board were apprehended since the Task Force was initially were apprehended since the Task Force was initially organized in 2004.organized in 2004.

Fifteen (15) Cases were also filed in court against Fifteen (15) Cases were also filed in court against the offenders and four (4) cases were already the offenders and four (4) cases were already decided in favor of the Governmentdecided in favor of the Government

Sixty-two percent (62%) decreased in the records of Sixty-two percent (62%) decreased in the records of Illegal Fishing activities in the area were observed Illegal Fishing activities in the area were observed since the Task Force was organized in 2004. since the Task Force was organized in 2004.

Regular PatrollingRegular Patrolling Regular weekly shifting TF MARLEN composed of Regular weekly shifting TF MARLEN composed of

DENR, LGU, Philippine Army, PNP and Bantay DENR, LGU, Philippine Army, PNP and Bantay Dagat was mobilized for Apo Reef.Dagat was mobilized for Apo Reef.

The LGU Sablayan provided the following logistics The LGU Sablayan provided the following logistics in support to the operation of TF MARLEN at Apo in support to the operation of TF MARLEN at Apo Reef:Reef: Food Provision for the members of Task ForceFood Provision for the members of Task Force Equipment such as boats, radiosEquipment such as boats, radios Fuel and Other LubricantsFuel and Other Lubricants Other Field SuppliesOther Field Supplies

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement TF MARLEN OperationsTF MARLEN Operations

Other Activities of the TF MARLENOther Activities of the TF MARLEN

Involvement in Turtle Conservation ProgramInvolvement in Turtle Conservation Program

Involvement in Regular Coastal CleanupInvolvement in Regular Coastal Cleanup

Involvement in Crown-of-Thorns CleanupInvolvement in Crown-of-Thorns Cleanup

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement Declaration of No-Take-Zone Policy of Apo Reef Natural ParkDeclaration of No-Take-Zone Policy of Apo Reef Natural Park

PAMB’s Actions on No-Take-Zone PolicyPAMB’s Actions on No-Take-Zone Policy

Reviewed the Reviewed the results of results of Biodiversity Biodiversity Monitoring Monitoring System as basis System as basis of the board for of the board for the declaration of the declaration of no-take-zone no-take-zone policy.policy.

The Local Chief Executive of Sablayan, Hon. Godofredo B. The Local Chief Executive of Sablayan, Hon. Godofredo B. Mintu challenge the PAMB to take preferential action for the Mintu challenge the PAMB to take preferential action for the closure of Apo Reef in fishing.closure of Apo Reef in fishing.

The PAMB declared the The PAMB declared the NO-TAKE-ZONE POLICY NO-TAKE-ZONE POLICY of Apo Reef to any fishing of Apo Reef to any fishing activities, under Resolution activities, under Resolution No. 005, S. of 2007, dated No. 005, S. of 2007, dated June 20, 2007, w/c was June 20, 2007, w/c was signed/approved by its signed/approved by its Chair, RED Vicente S. Chair, RED Vicente S. Paragas.Paragas.

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement Declaration of No-Take-Zone Policy of Apo Reef Natural ParkDeclaration of No-Take-Zone Policy of Apo Reef Natural Park

PAMB’s Actions on No-Take-Zone PolicyPAMB’s Actions on No-Take-Zone Policy

Finally, the board enacted the PAMB Finally, the board enacted the PAMB Ordinance No. 001, Series of 2007, Ordinance No. 001, Series of 2007, declaring the “No-Take-Zone Policy” declaring the “No-Take-Zone Policy” and providing guidelines for its and providing guidelines for its implementation in order to protect, implementation in order to protect, conserve and preserve the terrestrial conserve and preserve the terrestrial and marine resources of Apo Reef and and marine resources of Apo Reef and its buffer zone for the benefits of its buffer zone for the benefits of present and future generationspresent and future generations .

The PAMB w/ Mayor Mintu were able to solicit the support of the Mayor’s League of Occidental Mindoro. The Mayor’s League, during their meeting on July 11, 2007, supported the PAMB’s action for the declaration of fishing ban or no-take-zone policy of Apo Reef Natural Park.

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement Declaration of No-Take-Zone Policy of Apo Reef Natural ParkDeclaration of No-Take-Zone Policy of Apo Reef Natural Park

LGU Sablayan SupportLGU Sablayan Support

The LGU Sablayan thru Mayor Mintu installed Fish Aggregating Devices, locally known as “Payao”, in the Municipal Waters in support to the alternative livelihood of displaced fishermen of Apo Reef.

Sample of Payao’s installed by LGU Sablayan

Fishing at Payao’s installed

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Regular Protection and Law EnforcementRegular Protection and Law Enforcement Declaration of No-Take-Zone Policy of Apo Reef Natural ParkDeclaration of No-Take-Zone Policy of Apo Reef Natural Park

LGU Sablayan SupportLGU Sablayan Support An average fish catch of 15 to 25 kgs per boat trip in the installed payao’s in the Municipal Waters of Sablayan.

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Coordination and LinkagingCoordination and Linkaging Co-Management between the DENR thru the PAMB & PASuCo-Management between the DENR thru the PAMB & PASu

Supports of LGU SablayanSupports of LGU Sablayan

Protection & Law Enforcements.Protection & Law Enforcements. The LGU The LGU Sablayan provided logistics in support to the Sablayan provided logistics in support to the operation of TF MARLEN at Apo Reef such as, but operation of TF MARLEN at Apo Reef such as, but not limited to food provision, boats, radios, fuel, not limited to food provision, boats, radios, fuel, supplies and personnel.supplies and personnel.

Ecotourism Program. Ecotourism Program. The LGU Sablayan The LGU Sablayan undertakes the ecotourism development of Apo Reef undertakes the ecotourism development of Apo Reef Natural Park in support to protection and Natural Park in support to protection and conservation program.conservation program.

Billboards & Interpretive Signs

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Coordination and LinkagingCoordination and Linkaging Co-Management between the DENR thru the PAMB & PASuCo-Management between the DENR thru the PAMB & PASu

Supports of LGU SablayanSupports of LGU Sablayan

Ecotourism Program.Ecotourism Program.

Trail/Boardwalk Maintenance

Floating Raft Maintenance

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Coordination and LinkagingCoordination and Linkaging Co-Management between the DENR thru the PAMB & PASuCo-Management between the DENR thru the PAMB & PASu

Supports of LGU SablayanSupports of LGU Sablayan

Ecotourism Program. Ecotourism Program.

Construction & Maintenance of Pavilion

Construction & Maintenance of Huts

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Biodiversity Monitoring and ResearchBiodiversity Monitoring and Research

Percentage of Coral Cover

33 33

35.12

37.13

51.03

30

35

40

45

50

55

1994 1999 2001 2003 2006

Year Surveyed

% C

ove

r

Coral Cover

DENR-CEP / UPMSI

DENR-CPPAP

DENR-CPPAP

DENR & WWF

DENR & WWF

CORAL COVERCORAL COVER

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Biodiversity Monitoring and ResearchBiodiversity Monitoring and Research

Reef Fish (based on CY 2006 Survey)

Species Richness – 226 species from 30 families

Total Abundance – 9,246 individuals Biomass – 1,238 kg (from the 15 stations

surveyed) Average Biomass Estimate – 330.14

tons/km² (fish counts converted into weights per unit area)

Standing Stock of Reef Fish – 11,302.96 tons (based on the average biomass estimate and the total coral cover/reef area of 34 km²)

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Additional InformationAdditional Information

• Records of Visitors

YEARNumber of Visitors Monthly Average

TOTAL FOREIGN LOCAL TOTAL FOREIGN LOCAL

CY 2006 1,471 1,031 440 123 86 37

CY 2007 1,825 1,255 570 153 105 48

CY 2008 2,221 1,619 602 185 135 50

Annual Records

0500

1,0001,5002,0002,500

2006 2007 2008Year Recorded

No. of

Visito

rs Total

Foreign

Local

Monthly Average

01,000

2,0003,000

2006 2007 2008Year Recorded

No. o

f Visi

tors

Total

Foreign

Local

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Additional InformationAdditional Information

• Records of Visitors

Annual Records

0500

1,0001,5002,0002,5003,000

Year Recorded

No. o

f Visi

tors Total

Foreign

Local

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