What are the punishment of using dynamite fishing?

* Republic Act 8550 (The Philippine Fisheries Code)

* Section 92: Unlawful Use of Explosives in Fishing

* Penalty: 12-20 years imprisonment and a fine of 1 million pesos

* Presidential Decree No. 1067 (The Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines)

* Section 20: Destructive Fishing Practices

* Penalty: 6 months-2 years imprisonment and a fine of 10,000-50,000 pesos

* Presidential Decree No. 1151 (Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System)

* Section 14: Destructive Fishing Practices

* Penalty: 6 months-2 years imprisonment and a fine of 10,000-50,000 pesos

United States

* Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act

* Section 307(a): Prohibited Acts

* Penalty: Up to $100,000 fine, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both

* Lacey Act

* Section 3(a)(2)(A): Illegal Trade in Fish or Wildlife

* Penalty: Up to $20,000 fine, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both

Other countries

* Many other countries have laws prohibiting the use of dynamite fishing, with penalties varying depending on the jurisdiction.