T o support and promote research, development, and dissemination of new aquaculture technologies Molecular Microbiology Laboratory Develop rapid and sensitive techniques for detection and identification of pathogens of farmed fishes, crustaceans, and mollusks Establish fish cell lines for use in the diagnosis of viral diseases Find alternatives to antibiotics Develop vaccines and immunostimulants against aquatic pathogens Find microbes for treatment of aquaculture wastewater Molecular Endocrinology and Genetics Laboratory Develop strategies to enhance the reproduction and growth of aquaculture species Examine genetic variation among wild and domesticated stocks of animals and plants in aquaculture Find molecular markers for parental pedigree analysis to facilitate selective breeding and genetic improvement Algal Production Laboratory Develop improved seedstocks of seaweed for the industry Optimize use of algae for industrial and medical applications Find algae for pollution control and wastewater treatment   Fish Feed Technology Laboratory Find alternative protein sources to reduce feed costs Develop low-pollution or environment-friendly feeds Improve feed conversion and growth of farmed species Improve feeds for genetically superior breeds

© 2008 SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department

NOTE TO THE MEDIA: Materials in this site may be freely quoted as long as acknowledgment to 

SEAFDEC / AQD is made and a copy of the article where the AQD material appeared is sent to 

aqdchief@seafdec.org.ph or to any of our contact addresses.