Date of Profile Completion: October 23, 2017ProfileGeographic, Demographic Socioeconomic: Land area (km2)1,461.97 (Source: Province of Misamis Oriental Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Adaptation Enhanced Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (2013-2018)) Sea area (km2)1,251.85 (Source: Alubijid Municipal Profile; Villanueva and Kinoguitan CLUPs; Province of Misamis Oriental Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Adaptation Enhanced Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (2013-2018)) Coastline (km)126.1 (Source: Provincial Foreshore Development and Management Plan) Major river systems (names)Cagayan de Oro River and Tagoloan River Total number of coastal cities/ municipalities12 coastal municipalities and 2 cities Population (latest census)1,157,347 (2015) (Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Various Census Reports) Population growth rate (latest census)2.38% (Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Various Census Reports) Male/Female ratio (latest census)417,043:395,583 (Source: Province of Misamis Oriental Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Adaptation Enhanced Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (2013-2018)) Average annual household income (latest census) Sectoral employment (percentage of total employment; latest census) Agriculture/fisheries Industry Services For Misamis Oriental Province Agriculture: 4,618,110 Industry: 5,811,960 Services: 23,388,793 (Source: Province of Misamis Oriental Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Adaptation Enhanced Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (2013-2018)) Ecological/Environmental: Key Marine Habitats (Mangrove, Coral, Seagrass, etc.) (Areal coverage/habitat)Mangrove – 215.36 ha Coral – 38 ha Seagrass (overall mean) – 25% (Sources: Macajalar Bay Mangrove Cover Map developed by XU-ERC; Quiaoit et al. 2010. Ecological and Fisheries Profile of Macajalar Bay 2008. Xavier University Press, c2010. Cagayan de Oro City) Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (Number of MPAs and total areal coverage) 25 MPAs with a total area of 145.71 ha (Source: Macajalar Bay Development Alliance – Project Management Office) Coastal fisheries (species/levels)• Sardinella melanura; Stenoteuthis sp.; Cypselurus opisthopus; Auxis rochei; Ktsowonus pelamis; Sardinella longiceps; Chirocentrus dorab; Coryphaena hippurus; Hyporhamphus dussumieri; Promethychis sp.6 • Sardinella longiceps, S. gibbosa, Loligo sp., Hyperoglyphe japonica, Selar boops, Decapterus kurroides, Katsuwonus pelamis, Thunnus albacares, Mene maculata, Rastrelliger kanagurta, Selar cumenophthalmus, Stolephours sp, Istiophorus platypterus, Hemiramphus sp., Coryphaena hippurus (Sources: Macajalar Bay Mangrove Cover Map developed by XU-ERC; NSAP Data 2010) Threatened or endangered species (protected species) • Green turtles; Hawksbill turtles • Arowana, All Corals, Dog – faced aquatic snake, Sea horses, Humphead wrasses, Tridacna shells, Whale shark, Strombus gigas, Sea cucumbers (regulated), Charonia tritonis, Cassis cornuta, Cypreacassis rufa, FAO 208 listed shells, Birgus latro, FAO 157 listed regulated shells, FGAO NO. 11 listed shells (Sources: Quimpo, FT. Sea Turtles of Macajalar and Gingoog Bays, Mindanao, Philippines; BFAR-X Inputs) Threats and Hazards to sustainable development of marine and coastal areas and ecosystems: Climate variation and change Other natural threats and hazardsFlooding; Storm surge; Landslide (Source: Province of Misamis Oriental Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Adaptation Enhanced Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (2013-2018)) Other climate/man-made hazards Man-made threats and hazardsEstablishment of coal power plants and other plants without taking into consideration aquatic resources and habitat (Source: Quimpo, FT. Sea Turtles of Macajalar and Gingoog Bays, Mindanao, Philippines) Status of ICM ImplementationICM Coverage and Governance Indicators: NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS ICM Coordinating MechanismX• Implementation of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management in each of the LGUs fisheries management system ICM Project/Program OfficeX• MBDA Organizational Structure • Contracts of personnel under the MBDA Project Management Office Stakeholder ParticipationX• Attendance sheets from MBDA Meetings • DENR CDD-CRFMS documentation reports and attendance • DENR Accomplishment reports Coastal Strategy/Implementation PlanX• ICM Framework planning for Macajalar Bay • CRM Certification System • IIMS Orientation for MBDA ICM Work Plan, Budget & Financing and Human Resources CommittedX• Annual MBDA Work and Financial Plan M&E Mechanism (including SOC Reporting)X• NEAT • MEAT • SOC Report drafted ICM Management Processes: NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS Management Plan(s) (*at least 2 required by ICM Code Level 1) X• 5 LGUs with existing CRM Plans for updating • 9 LGUs with draft CRM Plans • Macajalar Bay ICM Plan to be formulated • DENR accomplished 14 MLGUs in CRM Planning & Framework Plan • DENR Conducted ICM Forum & ICM Consultation • DENR certified 1 LGU as CRM level 2 & 3 (Jasaan) and 1 level 2 (Laguindingan). Tools applied (i.e., Zoning, MPAs, EAFM, IRBCAM, and other tools) X• Zoning assisted by DENR and XU-MMC in 2012 but not completed • 13 MPAs with local ordinances • EAFM to be conducted in the last week of September • Harmonization of Municipal Fisheries Ordinance – on – going process for Macajalar Bay LGUs • Drafting of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management PLAN for the Macajalar Bay LGUs Areal Extent, Health and Resiliency of Coastal and Marine Habitats: NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS Scoping (including areal extent of coastal and marine habitats) Areal extent of damaged/degraded habitats Areal extent of healthy and resilient habitats Proposals/Action plans to restore damaged/degraded habitats Restoration program(s)X• MBDA established a mangrove nursery for restoration projects in the bay. • DENR established mangrove plantation under NGP & MBFDP Program • DENR established Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Macajalar Bay Benefits (social, economic, ecological) o Addressing/reducing CCA/DRR risks o Harmonizing access to marine space by established economic sectors o Assessing costs and benefits to clearly understand socio-economic and ecological trade-offs o Extending governance principles to be more inclusive to weaker disadvantaged sector, addressing issues of tenure and use-based access rights X• DENR 10 provided diesel engine watercraft (El Salvador City) for patrolling to reduce Illegal Fishing activities in the City and neighboring towns. It could also be used for rescue, any research activities and resource assessment within the region*. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS Scoping (including areal extent of MPAs/MPA networks)X• List of MPAs in Macajalar Bay • DENR conducted MPA Networking training for MBDA* • DENR provided assistance on Mapping of MPA and Zoning Cite ecological, social and economic characteristics, significance and conditions of MPA/MPA Network at project start-upXExcerpts from Ecological and Fisheries Profile of Macajalar Bay 2008 • In over a decade, the coral reefs in the bay have declined in coral cover from good at 59% (in 1997) (Atrigenio et al., 1998) down to fair at 38% (in 2008) • Average biomass of the reef fishes In the bay is considered in the lower medium category (12.6 metric tons/km2) • Only few edible species of invertebrates found in the shallow waters • Shallow seagrass beds cover the coastal waters at a range of <25-51% • A total of 62 out of 200 seaweed species in the Philippines were identified • High diversity of mangroves in the bay at 18 out of 40 species in the Philippines, with an overall stand basal area of 219/m2/ha • Municipal fisheries production in the bay indicates a non-sustainable situation Cite Governance situation at Project start-upX• The Macajalar Bay Development Alliance (MBDA) is already on its 8th year and has been registered at SEC in 2012. • The MBDA is in close collaboration with DENR-X, BFAR-X and other national government agencies in the implementation of ICM-related activities. • The MBDA is linking with management bodies focusing on the ridge, river and reef ecosystems METT rating of management effectiveness at project start-upX• METT has not been used by the MBDA • MEAT and NEAT has been conducted in 2013, 2015 and 2017 • DENR & MBDA provided MEAT Orientation to MBDA Members New or improved management plan• DENR assisted MBDA in MPA Plan Review Cite improvement at priority sites using METT indicators Fisheries Management: NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS Scoping (including areal extent of threatened fishing grounds covered by ICM/EAFM management plans)X• BFAR is assisting the LGUs in the management of their municipal waters; Presently BFAR is delineating fisheries management areas (FMAs) above municipal waters – Bohol Sea Baseline conditions for CPUE for important fish species (threats, risks, or vulnerability assessments of fishing ground; governance and socio-economic conditions)X• Quiaoit et al. 2010. Ecological and Fisheries Profile of Macajalar Bay 2008. Xavier University Press, c2010. Cagayan de Oro City • Status of Fisheries in Northern Midnanao – Macajalar Bay for technical presentation on November 14, 2017 EAFM or similar management planX Cite evidence of measured increase in CPUE of 10% over baseline condition for important fish species using ICM/EAFM approach Cite socio-economic and ecological impacts (DSS models e.g., FISH DA, TURF) Socio-economic assessment of fishing households Livelihood development and implementation opportunities Market analysis/links Pilot project proposal Cite evidence of improvements in socio-economic conditions in fisher households Case studies and policy briefs for scaling up and replication Pollution Reduction: NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS Profiles of pilot river basin/coastal areas (including areal extent of priority river basins/coastal areas covered by ICM/IWRM management plans) Proposal/management action plan for a pilot integrated river basin and coastal area Water quality monitoring in priority rivers/coastal areas• For implementation by BFAR in 2018 to monitor aquatic pollution; Presently water quality monitoring is conducted only at Balingasag Mariculture Park Cite evidence of reduced pollutant discharges and water resource conservation and use management Photos Philippines
