MOU on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks
The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks is the first global instrument for the conservation of migratory species of sharks listed on Appendix I or II of the Bonn Convention. The legally non-binding international instrument aims to achieve and maintain a favorable conservation status for migratory sharks based on the best available scientific information, taking into account the socio-economic value of these species for concerned areas.
- Focal Office:
- Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)
- Date Ratified:
- February 12, 2010
- Commitments:
- The Conservation Plan under the MOU aims to enhance conservation of migratory sharks. In particular, its objectives include:
1. Strengthening the political will to implement migratory shark conservation measures
2. Bridging migratory shark fisheries and conservation
3. Contributing to the implementation of the Food and Agricultural Office's International Plan of Action (IPOA) for sharks
Species covered by this Memorandum of Understanding and their ranges include the following:
Rhincodontidae Rhncodon typus
Cetorhinidae Cetorhinus maximus
Lamnidae Carcharodon carcharias
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
Squalidae Squalus acanthias (Northern Hemisphere populations) - Policy Issuances:
- MOU on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks
Malacañang Administrative Order No. 282, s. 2010 - Intensifying the Protection of the Whale Shark (Rhincodon Typus), Popularly Known as “Butanding”, in the Philippine Waters
Republic Act 9147 - Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act
Republic Act 8550 - The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 - Sources / Relevant Links:
- Latest Activites:
- 1st Workshop of the Sharks MOU Conservation Working Group (CWG1) [31 October - 1 November 2016; Bristol, UK]
3rd Meeting on International Cooperation on Migratory Shark (Sharks III) [10 February 2010; Heritage Hotel, Philippines] - Attended by Undersecretary Manuel Gerochi (PPFAP) and Director Theresa Mundita Lim (BMB) - Next Meetings:
- 2nd Meeting of the Sharks Advisory Committee (AC2) [20-24 November 2017]
This Page was updated on 06 March 2017 and will be updated on 06 June 2017