Due to the growing popularity of mangrove crab as an aquaculture commodity, SEAFDEC/AQD conducted several training courses on mangrove crab culture.
Read More »Neglected leaves may revolutionize aquaculture
The leaves of the common talisay (Terminalia catappa), also known as the Indian or tropical almond tree, are rich in tannins and a host of organic compounds that condition the water and improve the survival and health of various aquatic species.
Read More »Gov’t committee commends SEAFDEC/AQD’s aquaculture research & development efforts
Members of PTAC endorsed and commended AQD's 49 studies under its departmental and regional programs as well as its special project last 9 October 2019
Read More »BFAR Region XI and SEAFDEC/AQD collaborate on free milkfish culture training course
PANABO City, Davao del Norte – Various aspects of milkfish culture and production were discussed in a free four-day on-site training course from 15 to 18 October 2019 at the National Mariculture Center here.
Read More »‘A little bit of mucus’ is new technique to determine sex of hermaphrodite grouper
A recent SEAFDEC study devised a new method to determine the sex and maturity of grouper without subjecting them to the painful process of cannulation biopsy.
Read More »Baliao gets second term as SEAFDEC/AQD chief
Dan Baliao, chief of the Aquaculture Department (AQD) of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center gets to serve another two years, until 2021, after his reappointment was approved by the SEAFDEC Council.
Read More »Cost of hatchery operations seen to go down via technology for algal paste production
An award-winning technology for algae harvesting is now available in the Philippines, boosting efforts to reduce the cost of producing fish fry in hatcheries through the use of algal paste.
Read More »Santiago says experts must work together, brainstorm for the development of aquaculture
In his keynote message during the SEAFDEC/AQD 46th Anniversary Program on 12 July 2019, Dr. Santiago noted that SEAFDEC/AQD has all the expertise to support the generation of quality and sustainable aquaculture technologies but emphasized that experts must work as a team.
Read More »Testing for metallic elements and heavy metals; improved analytical services now available at SEAFDEC/AQD
The Laboratory Facilities for Advanced Aquaculture Technologies at SEAFDEC/AQD now has the capability to detect metallic elements in water and animal samples. Other capabilities were also recently upgraded.
Read More »Expert establishes viability of giant freshwater prawn
Dr. Maria Lourdes Aralar presents her research on giant freshwater prawn during the 27th Dean Domiciano K. Villaluz (DKV) Memorial Lecture last 11 July 2019.
Read More »Fish farmers, private sector, get important aquaculture updates
As part of SEAFDEC/AQD’s anniversary celebrations, a Farmers’ Forum and Aquaculture Clinic were held for fish farmers and the private sector on 10 July 2019 at SEAFDEC/AQD’s Multi-Purpose Hall in Tigbauan, Iloilo from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Read More »USEC Gongona visits AQD
Director Gongona and AQD Chief Dan Baliao had a meeting on the status of the collaborative project between AQD and BFAR to establish legislated multi-species hatcheries around the country.
Read More »Global experts: Info sharing on aquaculture a must in ASEAN
The International Workshop on the Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture, Aquatic Animal Health and Resource Enhancement in Southeast Asia organized by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department on 25-27 June 2019 at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo.
Read More »SEAFDEC/AQD to host int’l workshop on env’t-friendly aquaculture
Over 60 participants, mostly scientists and researchers from Southeast Asia are expected to attend the International Workshop on the Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture, Aquatic Animal Health and Resource Enhancement in Southeast Asia (SARSEA)
Read More »Project to lower cost of aquafeeds kicks off in Guimaras
A new feed formulation that hopes to lower the cost of fish farming and make fish more affordable to the masses kicked off with the field-testing of the low-cost feed at the Igang Marine Station of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
Read More »Back-to-back eel workshops hosted by SEAFDEC/AQD
SEAFDEC/AQD hosted the back-to-back workshops “Statistics of Tropical Anguillid Eel in Southeast Asia” and “Aquaculture of Tropical Anguillid Eel in Southeast Asia” in Alabang, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Read More »Fijians choose SEAFDEC/AQD as training ground for sandfish culture
Three Fijians searched the world over and found the platform they needed for learning the culture of the prized commodity at SEAFDEC/AQD in Iloilo, Philippines.
Read More »Genetic research in the Philippines reported in Japan
SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department scientist reported on the genetic research initiatives being done in the Philippines towards sustainable aquaculture
Read More »Partnership inked for resource enhancement project at Lahuy Island
The Partido State University partnered with SEAFDEC/AQD for the implementation of a resource enhancement project at the Lahuy Group of Islands.
Read More »Incoming and outgoing JIRCAS experts discuss their research
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) has appointed a new researcher to be based in SEAFDEC/AQD starting from April 2019. Dr. Ryogen Nambu will succeed Dr. Masashi Kodama who worked in AQD since 2014 as a visiting scientist.
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