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Devil ray resources in Bohol Sea, Philippines

Rayos, Joseph Christopher C. and Santos, Mudjekeewis D. and Narut, Noel C. (2012) Devil ray resources in Bohol Sea, Philippines. Fish for the People, Vol.10 (1). pp. 20-23. ISSN 1685-6546

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Abstract

A rapid resource assessment (RRA) of manta rays also known as devil rays or Mobulas, was conducted in Bohol Sea, Philippines from March to May 2010. Comparing with the catch data in a 2002-2003, results of the RRA showed that there was no decline in catch of the Mobulas amidst a maintained Mobula fishing effort. This suggested that the species is not yet overfished apparently because Mobula fishing is seasonal in the fishing area. Of the recorded Mobulas caught, 11% were identified to be immature based on the disc width. In addition, with a newly-born Mobula thrustoni among the catch in Bohol Sea, this fishing area could be a spawning ground for this Mobula species.

Item Type: Articles
Keywords: Data, Philippines, Information
Subjects: Right to Resources
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Date Deposited: 15 Jun 2022 06:20
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2022 06:20
URI: http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/11289

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