By Nazario Rodriguez Jr.
Horizon news staff

The Bureau of Marine Resources concludes its workshop on proposed fisheries legislation today at the Palau International Coral Reef Center Conference Room.
The workshop is to come-up with a common goal for the development of marine resources by combining all laws relating to fisheries in one Act.
The final day of discussion starts at 9 a.m. with presentations of findings, options and strategies after two days of the three-day workshop.
After that, the participants from various state and national government agencies, non-government organizations and other private entities will finalize their recommendations to Congress.
The workshop is in cooperation with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Topics include an overview of project activities and outcomes and objectives of the workshop, overview of draft legislation, technical report and considerations for drafting, heads-up on policy and legislative significant/recent developments relating to fisheries.
Also during the workshop Working Groups were created and assigned to present structure, definitions and maritime zones; administration and management and funds; fisheries management and related environment, biodiversity, conservation requirements; requirements for fishing, aquaculture and miscellaneous on aquarium fish and labeling cultured species; and monitoring control and surveillance, enforcement and penalties and revenue regulations.