Government officials and representatives from the private sector and research institutes from Southeast Asia identify gaps in the region’s aquatic emergency preparedness and response systems
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SEAFDEC/AQD buildings named after prime movers
By Development Communication Section The prime movers in the establishment of SEAFDEC/AQD were honored in dedication ceremonies as two buildings at the Tigbauan Main Station were named after them. The Administration Building is now named as the Dr. Quiterio F. Miravite Hall while the Nutrition and Reproductive Physiology Building is now the Dean Domiciano K. Villaluz Hall, in honor of these men who were instrumental in the establishment of SEAFDEC/AQD in the Philippines in 1973. Markers dedicating the buildings were unveiled by SEAFDEC/AQD officials and representatives of the families of Dr. Miravite and Dean Villaluz on 13 July 2018 as a highlight of SEAFDEC/AQD’s 45th Anniversary Celebration. “This is a way to say thank you to them and …
Read More »SEA countries confer on refining eel production
To discuss challenges on eel farming and report on the findings of eel studies, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center / Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) took part in the “International Technical Workshop on Tropical Anguillid Eels in Southeast Asia.”
Read More »Science teachers gain edge with orientation on lab techniques
SEAFDEC/AQD gathered 20 high school science teachers to encourage them to properly integrate the laboratory techniques in the design of their students’ research projects in a technical seminar
Read More »Foreign investors eyeing Philippine aquaculture
Aquaculture is gaining interest from foreign investors according to British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) during their tour of SEAFDEC/AQD’s FishWorld Museum and Integrated Fish Broodstock Hatchery Complex in 9 March 2018
Read More »Five SEAFDEC/AQD staff pledge as professional Fisheries Technologists
For the very first time, the Fisheries Technologist Oath-taking Ceremony was held outside Metro Manila with 47 oath-takers last 20 February 2018 at Iloilo Grand Hotel
Read More »SEAFDEC/AQD Library imparts basic research writing techniques
SEAFDEC/AQD Library and Data Banking Services teach basic techniques in writing for scientific publications to senior high school students
Read More »SEAFDEC/AQD rescues “Evelyn”
An untagged green sea turtle which was named “Evelyn” was rescued by local residents and SEAFDEC/AQD last Thursday, 25 January 2018 along the coast of Sitio Dagongdong, Nanga, Guimbal, Iloilo.
Read More »SEAFDEC/AQD boosting the seaweed industry using tissue culture tech
This technology is now ready for commercialization to enhance the seaweed industry of the country
Read More »Japan continues funding of CBRE projects, to replicate project in Bicol region
The ongoing project in Molocaboc Island, Sagay City will be continued until 2019
Read More »Researchers working to address problems in shrimp farming
SEAFDEC/AQD vows to revive the shrimp industry in the Philippines and to make it globally-competitive in the world market.
Read More »Climate change initiatives shared in regional workshop
Two SEAFDEC/AQD scientists presented the department's climate change efforts
Read More »OPLAN BALIK SUGPO: New AQD chief bares plan for SEAFDEC activities
The new chief of SEAFDEC/AQD is eyeing to revive the tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) industry
Read More »SEAFDEC/AQD and BFAR highlight alliance in aquaculture development
“SEAFDEC/AQD is our most important ally in developing the aquaculture industry further”
Read More »Calatagan folk learn mud crab farming, mangrove protection
SEAFDEC/AQD conducts mud crab farming training in Calatagan, Batangas last 29 July 2017
Read More »Use of recirculation system for tilapia hatchery
Dr. Rolando Platon returns to SEAFDEC/AQD as the DKV Memorial Lecture speaker and shares his experience in tilapia hatchery operation
Read More »GlobalSeaweed project to ensure seaweed sustainability launched
The UK-funded GlobalSeaweed* initiative was launched last July 21 2017 to improve the research capabilities and knowledge for the industry in developing nations
Read More »Stakeholders learn sustainable oyster farming techniques
Fourteen trainees from different sectors attended AQD's training course on oyster culture
Read More »AQD technical seminar series @ Aquaculture Philippines 2017
An OPEN-TO-ALL technical seminar series featuring AQD researchers on 26 May 2017 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines. Pre-registration is required (click here to learn more).
Read More »Aquaculture Philippines 2017
Visit our booth to consult with our technical experts and get a copy of our latest publications
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