TLE 8 AFA W3D2: Aquaculture and Fish Capture

📘 TLE Grade 8 – Day 2 Lesson: Aquaculture and Fish Capture

MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum | Quarter 2, Week 3 | 45-Minute Lesson

🎯 Introduction & Learning Objectives

This lesson focuses on two key areas of fisheries: Aquaculture and Fish Capture. Students will learn how fish are farmed and caught, and how Republic Act 10654 protects our marine resources from illegal and destructive practices.

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Define aquaculture and fish capture.
• Distinguish between legal and illegal fishing practices.
• Explain the importance of RA 10654 in protecting marine life.
• Identify penalties for violations like using fine mesh nets or fishing in overexploited areas.

🌱 What is Aquaculture?

Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the controlled process of cultivating aquatic organisms such as fish, prawns, mollusks, and seaweeds in fresh, brackish, or marine environments.

Where is it done?

• Fishponds – for milkfish (bangus) and tilapia
• Fish pens and cages – in lakes or coastal areas (e.g., Lapu-lapu farming)
• Marine farms – for seaweed and oysters

📌 Example: The Philippines is one of the top producers of milkfish through aquaculture.

✅ Good Aquaculture Practices include proper feeding, disease control, and avoiding pollution.

🎣 What is Fish Capture?

Fish capture refers to catching wild fish and other aquatic animals from natural waters such as rivers, lakes, coastal areas, and the open sea.

Common Methods:

• Hook and line
• Gill nets and trawls
• Ring nets and purse seines
• Traps and spears

⚠️ Illegal Fishing Methods include:

• Dynamite fishing – destroys coral reefs
• Cyanide fishing – harms fish and divers
• Fine mesh nets – catch juvenile fish

⚖️ Republic Act 10654: Protecting Our Fisheries

RA 10654 amends the Philippine Fisheries Code to prevent, deter, and eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing.

Key Sections & Penalties

Section 107 – Aquatic Pollution
Illegal to pollute fishponds, rivers, or seas with waste or chemicals.
Penalties:
• ₱300,000 – ₱500,000 fine + ₱15,000/day until cleanup
• Facility closure
• Criminal: 6–12 years imprisonment

Section 93 – Use of Fine Mesh Nets
Banned if mesh is smaller than 3 cm (catches baby fish).
Penalties:
• Confiscation of catch and gear
• Fines: ₱20,000 (municipal) to ₱200,000 (large-scale)
• Criminal: 6 months – 2 years imprisonment

Section 94 – Fishing in Overexploited Areas
Illegal to fish in zones declared overfished by BFAR.
Penalties:
• Confiscation
• Fines up to ₱500,000
• License cancellation
• Criminal: 6 months – 6 years imprisonment

Section 102 – Fishing Endangered Species
Prohibited for species like giant clams, sea turtles, and rare groupers.
Penalties:
• Fines: ₱500,000 – ₱5,000,000
• Criminal: 12–20 years imprisonment
• Forfeiture of vessel and catch

🌍 Why This Matters

The Philippines is part of the Coral Triangle, home to 20% of the world’s marine fish species. Protecting our waters ensures:

• Food security for millions
• Jobs for fisherfolk
• Healthy coral reefs and ecosystems
• Compliance with global conservation standards

🌊 Sustainable fishing today = More fish for tomorrow!

💡 How Can Students Help?

1. Learn and share about RA 10654 and sustainable fishing.
2. Avoid buying fish caught illegally or from endangered species.
3. Support eco-friendly seafood choices (e.g., farmed tilapia over wild-caught rare groupers).
4. Join clean-up drives or mangrove planting activities.
5. Report illegal fishing to local authorities or BFAR hotline.

📢 Be a voice for our oceans!

✅ Summary: Key Takeaways

Concept	Definition
Aquaculture	Farming fish in ponds, cages, or pens
Fish Capture	Catching wild fish from rivers, lakes, or seas
RA 10654	Law against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
Fine Mesh Nets	Banned to protect juvenile fish
Endangered Species	Protected by law; catching them is a crime

📌 Class Activity: "Ask Me This!"

Instructions:

1. Write one question about aquaculture, fish capture, or RA 10654 on a piece of paper.
2. Put your question in a box.
3. The teacher will pick 5–10 questions and ask classmates to answer them.

Sample Questions:

• What is aquaculture?
• Why is using fine mesh nets illegal?
• What happens if someone fishes in an overexploited area?
• How does RA 10654 help protect marine life?

🎣 Take the Aquaculture & Fish Capture Quiz

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