Natural Resources Laws
Section 3. Application of its Provisions. - The provisions of this Code shall be enforced in: all Philippine waters including other waters over which the Philippines has sovereignty and jurisdiction, and the country's 200-nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf;
all aquatic and fishery resources whether inland, coastal or offshore fishing areas, including but not limited to fishponds, fish pens/cages; and all lands devoted to aquaculture, or businesses and activities relating to fishery, whether private or public lands.