TLE 8 AFA W3D1: What is RA 10654?

🌊 TLE Grade 8 | Lesson 3, Week 3 (Day 1): What is RA 10654?

Welcome, learners! In today's lesson, we'll explore how the Philippines protects its fish and oceans through an important law: Republic Act 10654. Let's dive in!

📌 What Will We Learn Today?

By the end of this lesson, you will:

• Understand what RA 10654 is and why it's important.
• Learn key terms like illegal fishing, aquaculture, and endangered species.
• Know how this law helps protect fish for future generations.

🔍 What is Republic Act 10654?

Republic Act 10654 is a law that amends the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998. Its main goal?

To stop Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing in the Philippines.

This law helps protect our oceans by:

• Stopping people from using illegal fishing methods (like fine mesh nets).
• Protecting endangered fish and marine animals.
• Imposing strict fines and jail time for violators.
• Ensuring sustainable fishing so there will still be fish for our children and grandchildren.

It's part of the global effort to promote peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16) by enforcing fair and responsible fishing practices.

📚 Important Words to Know

Here are some key terms you need to understand:

Term	Meaning
Aquaculture	Raising fish or other aquatic animals in ponds, cages, or tanks (like tilapia farming).
Illegal Fishing	Catching fish in ways that break the law (e.g., using small nets or fishing in protected areas).
Fine Mesh Nets	Nets with holes smaller than 3 cm — they catch baby fish and harm fish populations.
Endangered Species	Fish or animals at risk of extinction (e.g., giant groupers, dolphins).
Aquatic Pollution	When harmful waste (plastic, chemicals, sewage) pollutes rivers, lakes, and seas.

💡 Why is RA 10654 Important?

Imagine a world with no fish left to eat. That could happen if people keep overfishing or using harmful methods.

RA 10654 helps prevent this by:

• ✅ Protecting fish habitats
• ✅ Saving baby fish from being caught
• ✅ Keeping endangered species safe
• ✅ Supporting fishermen who follow the rules

It's not just about fish — it's about protecting our environment, food supply, and way of life.

✅ Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

Fill in the blanks:

1. Farming fish in ponds is called __________.
2. Using nets with very small holes is called using __________.
3. Animals like dolphins that are in danger of disappearing are called __________ species.
4. RA 10654 aims to stop __________ fishing.

👉 Click to see answers

1. Aquaculture
2. Fine mesh nets
3. Endangered
4. Illegal

🎯 What's Next?

In the next lessons, we'll learn about:

• Different types of fish in the Philippines
• How aquaculture and fishing work
• Famous endangered fish and marine animals

Keep learning and help protect our oceans! 🌱🐠

© 2025 TLE Grade 8 | This material is for educational use only.