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The Philippines had only one active vessel in 2017, the FV Marilou 888, a purse seiner, with a GT of 349 (period covered: October 7 to December 19, 2017/ IOTC area of competence: 10⁰ S to 5⁰ N – 075⁰ E to 090⁰ E). A total of 25,551 kg bigeye, 72,680 kg yellow fin and 144,566 kg skip jack were caught and all catches landed in General Santos City. Thirty three Silky Sharks (FAL) were captured, 12 were released alive and 22 were released dead (no sharks retained). There were one olive ridley turtle (LKV) released alive and one smooth tail mobula (RMO) released dead encountered during the operation. Mandatory application of conservation and management measures for sharks and other species was observed during the operation. The entire trip was 100% observer covered and the vessel was VMS equipped.
