Approximately what percentage of the country's total population lives within the coastal zone?

What is the officially recognized total number of islands comprising the Philippine archipelago?

What term describes a situation where there is no regulation of the fleet or the catch, allowing any individual unrestricted access to fishery resources, often resulting in overfishing and resource depletion?

Which fisheries management approach emerged during the 1970s to 1980s as a response to resource degradation and aimed to involve local communities in the planning, use, and conservation of fishery resources?

Who led the establishment of the first no-take marine reserves in the Philippines?

Recognized as the first experimental site for island-community marine sanctuaries or no-take marine reserves in the Philippines, this island marked the beginning of scientific and community-involved marine conservation efforts in the country.

Which Philippine law institutionalized co-management by promoting the active participation of local communities and local government units in coastal and fisheries resource management, supported by other sectors?

The following are donor-assisted projects in the Philippines that contributed to the development of pilot initiatives in Integrated Coastal Management (ICM), EXCEPT.

In coastal resource management, what term refers to individuals or groups involved in, interested in, or affected (positively or negatively) by the use and management of coastal resources?

A _______ is composed of people from various economic classes, clans or family groups, ethnic and gender groups, and includes individuals such as subsistence fishers, commercial fishers, farmers, and those involved in transportation and tourism.

What approach to resource management is characterized as community-led, where local users, groups, and organizations take an active role and share responsibility in the management and decision-making of coastal resources, emphasizing participation from the ground level?

Which management approach combines both top-down and bottom-up strategies through shared responsibility between government and communities?

The following are considered basic steps in initiating partnerships in coastal resource management, EXCEPT:

1. I. Identification of key players or stakeholders in the community

2. II. Gathering background information

3. III. Dialogue with each potential partner

4. IV. Initial consultation-workshop with key players

5. V. Strategic planning workshop

6. VI. Establish coordinating mechanism or structure

7. VII. Hold a commitment-sharing ritual and signing of a MOA

8. VIII. Monitoring and evaluation

The following are considered community-level partners or key participants in a coastal resource management (CRM) plan, EXCEPT.

Which among the following functions does not technically fall under the direct role of community members in the implementation of Coastal Resource Management (CRM) programs?

Which among the following is not typically a mandated responsibility of National Government Agencies (NGAs) in the context of Coastal Resource Management (CRM)?

What is defined as an integrated process that aims to improve the benefits that people receive from harvesting fish?

Which among the following is not a characteristic of Conventional Fisheries Management?

This refers to a relatively self-contained system that includes plants, animals (including humans), micro-organisms, and non-living components, along with the interactions among them.

This approach to fisheries management and development aims to balance diverse societal objectives by considering knowledge and uncertainties related to biotic, abiotic, and human components of ecosystems, and applying an integrated management framework within ecologically meaningful boundaries.

The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) is a practical, participatory approach that seeks to sustainably maximize societal benefits from fisheries by balancing which three core components?

This component of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) includes considerations such as sustainable livelihoods, food and economic security, health, education, political empowerment, and overall human safety.

Which of the following aligns most directly with the ecological well-being component of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)?

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE regarding the differences between Conventional Fisheries Management and the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)?

Among the seven principles of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM), one emphasizes an iterative and systematic process that improves management by learning from previous outcomes. This principle is referred to as:

In Region 4A, a fishing gear locally known as manu-mano is operated by hauling a scaring line to herd fish into a net. Due to its potential to damage benthic habitats and despite limited scientific data, the LGU imposed a temporary ban on its use. This decision reflects which EAFM principle?

In fisheries, the mesh is the basic unit of a net. What is it locally known as in the Philippines?

What do you call the measurement taken from knot to knot, representing the distance between two adjacent knots in a net?

Below are commonly used to measure mesh size in fishing nets EXCEPT:

In applying the 6-inch mesh measurement rule, a fisheries technician records 7 knots across a 6-inch span of netting. Based on the standard method of calculation, what is the measured mesh size of the net in centimeters?

During a gear inspection in a municipal landing site, a technician measures the mesh size of the bunt section of a commercial ring net and records it as 3 inches. Using standard measurement practice, how would this mesh measure in terms of knot (K)?

1. In accordance with existing fisheries regulations, which of the following refers to a fishing gear characterized by a mesh size of less than three centimeters (3 cm) measured between two opposite knots of a fully stretched mesh, or as may be otherwise specified by the competent government authority?

A fisher in Sorsogon Bay was caught using a net with a mesh size of 2.5 cm, which led to the capture of juvenile fish. Which Fisheries Administrative Order prohibits this type of gear?

Under FAO 155-1, series of 1994, certain active fishing gears are temporarily allowed to use fine mesh nets with a reduced minimum mesh size. What is the allowable mesh size under this exemption?

According to the provisions of FAO 155-1, Series of 1994, which of the following fishing gears are exempted from the standard mesh size restriction for fine mesh nets under specific conditions?

The ring net is one of the active fishing gears temporarily exempted from the standard fine mesh size restriction under FAQ 155-1, Series of 1994. Which of the following is NOT a common local name for ring net in the Philippines?

1. I. Basnig

2. II. Pukot

3. III. Taksay

4. IV. Likum-likom

5. V. Kalansisi

6. VI. Kubkub

7. VII. Likos

In many coastal fishing communities in the Philippines, the gear known as Bagnet is commonly referred to by a different local name. Which of the following best corresponds to this local term?

Which Fisheries Administrative Order prohibits the use of purse seine nets with mesh size smaller than 3.5 inches in the bunt portion?

Aside from regulating the minimum mesh size in the bunt portion of purse seine nets, FAQ 226, s. 2008 also prohibits which of the following?

It refers to the period during which the taking of specified fishery species by a specified fishing gear is prohibited in designated areas of Philippine waters.

Under the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 6550), who has the authority to declare a closed season in any or all Philippine waters outside the boundary of municipal waters and in bays, for conservation and ecological purposes?

Which section of the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550) serves as the legal basis for establishing closed fishing seasons for fisheries management?

One of the following is not a primary objective of implementing a closed fishing season in the Philippines:

What regulation established a closed fishing season for Galunggong (Decapterus spp.) in Northern Palawan?

As of the year 2024 how many years has the closed fishing season for Galunggong (Decapterus spp.) in Northern Palawan been implemented?

What is the official period of the closed fishing season for Galunggong (Decapterus spp.) in Northern Palawan?

Under Joint Administrative Order No. 02, Series of 2014, what is the official closed fishing season period in Davao Gulf for the conservation of small pelagic fishes?

What agencies are partnered in the implementation of Joint Administrative Order No. 02, Series of 2014, establishing the closed fishing season in Davao Gulf?

According to Joint Administrative Order No. 02, Series of 2014, during the closed fishing season in Davao Gulf, which of the following fishing gears is not prohibited?

Under Joint Administrative Order No. 02, Series of 2014, which of the following species is not included in the list of small pelagic fishes banned during the closed fishing season in Davao Gulf?

Which Fisheries Administrative Order declares the closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea for the conservation of sardines, herring, and mackerel?

1. I. Silinyasi

   II. Linatsay

2. III. Lupoy

3. IV. Bansi

4. V. Manansi

5. VI. Susay

The closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea was established through Fisheries Administrative Order No. 163-3. As of 2024, how many years has it been implemented?

Which policy instrument established the closed fishing season in the Zamboanga Peninsula to conserve sardines during their spawning period?

In 2023, the National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (NFARMC) approved an adjustment to the sardine closed fishing season in the waters off the Zamboanga Peninsula. What is the new period of the closed season implemented following this adjustment?

It is a designated aquatic area where fishing activities are regulated and the site is primarily allocated for scientific research, resource assessment, and educational purposes.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the importance of community involvement in the management of marine resources in the Philippines?

According to Section 81 of the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550), what is the minimum percentage of bays, foreshore lands, continental shelf, or any fishing ground that must be set aside as fish refuge or sanctuaries for mangrove cultivation and the protection of spawning grounds?

Who are defined as individuals directly or personally and physically engaged in the capture, culture, or processing of fishery and/or aquatic resources?

Based on FishR data (2023), which fishery-related livelihood accounts for the highest percentage of registered fisherfolk in the Philippines?

According to the Philippine Fisheries Profile 2023, which of the following is NOT predominantly a female-dominated fishery-related livelihood activity in the Philippines?

Under Section 19 of the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550), which institution is primarily responsible for managing the registry of municipal fisherfolk?

What national program was established in 2013 to institutionalize a standardized registration system for municipal fisherfolk in the Philippines?

Which of the following groups is excluded from registration under the municipal fisherfolk registration system (FishR)?

Which of the following is not a primary purpose of the licensing system in fisheries management?

Under RA 8550 (Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998), the enforcement of fisheries laws is authorized to several agencies, excluding which of the following?

Which of the following correctly arranges the five steps of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)?

1. I. Develop EAFM plan

2. II. Define the scope of FMU

3. III. Identify and prioritize issues and goals

4. IV. Monitor, evaluate and adapt

5. V. Implement the plan

In the EAFM process, what step involves establishing operational objectives, setting indicators and benchmarks, determining management actions, exploring sustainable financing, and finalizing the plan?

What refers to the special account administered by BFAR, funded by administrative fines, forfeitures, and donations, aimed at supporting fisheries conservation, regulation, research, capability building, and livelihood programs?

You are an NSAP enumerator stationed at a fish landing site and observe that a large number of gravid fish are being landed before they have spawned. This raises concern about the long-term sustainability of the stock.  What type of overfishing does this scenario most likely illustrate?

Antonio, a commercial fisherman, has been increasing the number of fishing trips and the time spent at sea. Despite this additional effort, his earnings remain low due to diminishing catch rates. What type of overfishing is most likely occurring in this case?

Which international framework sets out principles and standards to ensure the responsible conservation, management, and development of both marine and freshwater living aquatic resources, and addresses the impact of fishing on ecosystems and biodiversity?

What term refers to the release of the young of fishery species reared in hatcheries and nurseries into natural bodies of water for subsequent harvest at maturity, or the manipulation of fishery habitat to encourage the growth of wild stocks?

Which of the following is not a primary objective of stock assessment?

Among the following fishing practices, what most likely results in growth overfishing of a fish stock?

What management action is most appropriate if a fish stock shows a low proportion of old (mature) individuals in the population?

Which step in the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) process involves analyzing threats, challenges, and opportunities, then ranking them to guide planning and goal-setting?

In the context of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM), what term refers to a specific measurable variable used to reflect the current status of a system at a given point in time, such as water temperature, area of mangroves, or number of fish?

In EAFM, what term refers to a reference point such as a target, limit, or baseline against which measured indicators are compared to evaluate the status of the fishery or ecosystem?

During a routine inspection at a coastal landing site, a BFAR enforcement officer checks a gillnet used by a municipal fisher. The net is 200 meters long and 1 meter high, with a mesh size labeled as "9K." To determine if the gear complies with existing fisheries regulations on mesh sizes, the officer must convert the mesh size to inches. What is the equivalent size of this gillnet in inches?

Based on Fisheries Administrative Order No. 155-1, is the gear compliant with the minimum mesh size requirement?

Which of the following statements best describes a key benefit of co-management in coastal resource management (CRM)?

Which of the following does not characterize an effective fisheries co-management framework?

What best describes the type of fisheries management approach being implemented in this scenario?

What does this scenario illustrate?

Which of the following is NOT an officially recognized type of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC) under the Philippine Fisheries Code?

Among the following institutions involved in coastal and marine governance, identify the one not authorized under existing Philippine laws to establish or manage Marine Protected Areas (MPAs):

What is the official designation of this individual?

Which Republic Act established the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) in the Philippines, providing for the classification and administration of all designated protected areas to ensure biodiversity conservation?

What is the official name of this designated area?

Which agency is mandated to conduct anti-illegal fishing operations, recommend local ordinances for the protection of life and property at sea, and help suppress violations of laws within Philippine waters and coastal areas?

What best reflects the role of local communities in Coastal Resource Management (CRM)?

What does it refer to?

Which policy instrument defines the location and boundaries of the twelve (12) delineated Fisheries Management Areas (FMAs) in the Philippines, based on stock boundaries, range, and distribution?

Which EAFM principle refers to adaptive management characterized by iterative, experience-based improvements through implementation and feedback?

What is the penalty for obstructing or delaying a fishery law enforcement officer in the performance of official duties under the amended Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550 as amended by RA 10654)?

What provision of the amended Fisheries Code addresses this violation, and what is the corresponding penalty?

What is the appropriate penalty under the amended Philippine Fisheries Code for a medium-scale commercial fishing vessel caught operating during a closed season?