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As part of its week-long 53rd anniversary celebration, SEAFDEC/AQD organized environmental stewardship, community outreach activities. The celebration kicked off on 3 July 2026 with a coastal cleanup at Barangay Buyu-an, Tigbauan, Iloilo, where SEAFDEC/AQD’s Main Station is located. A total of 229 SEAFDEC/AQD employees, on-the-job trainees, and volunteers participated in the cleanup, collecting approximately 600 kg of trash. Volunteers included representatives from the local government units of Tigbauan and Guimbal, the Philippine Coast Guard substations in Tigbauan and Guimbal, the Tigbauan Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection, Guardians Brotherhood Inc., and Kinaadman Elementary School Inc. On 7 July, SEAFDEC/AQD also conducted a blood donation drive and an optical mission at its Tigbauan Main Station. The blood donation drive, …

Most people would not expect a scientific breakthrough to emerge from pond mud. But in 2017, a routine culture experiment at SEAFDEC/AQD in Iloilo took an unexpected turn. Then researcher Dr. Mary Anne Mandario stocked culture tanks with jelly cocoons, the egg capsules of mudworms, and expected little more than another round of observations. Instead, the worms multiplied far beyond what Dr. Mandario (now a scientist as of this writing) expected. The dramatic increase caught her attention. More intriguing, however, was the appearance of two distinct polychaete species. One appeared familiar. The other did not resemble any species she could identify. Rather than dismissing the anomaly, Dr. Mandario pursued it. Specimens were sent to Dr. Christopher Glasby, a polychaete taxonomist …

September-October 2025Download here — File Size: 15.83 Mb Catfish cultureThis brochure introduces the essential practices in catfish hatchery, nursery, and grow-out culture, focusing on the African catfish Clarias gariepinus.Download here — File Size: 1.553 Mb SEAFDEC/AQD Highlights 2024SEAFDEC/AQD’s annual report updating on its accomplishments and progress for the year 2024.Download here — File Size: 10.89 Mb AEM 78 Best operational practices for biosecure farming of black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) in earthen pondsThis manual consolidates technical protocols, from pond design, water management, feed scheduling, biosecurity, probiotics, and efficient harvesting into a coherent step by step format suitable for farm managers and extension workers.Download here — File Size: 5.033 Mb July-August 2025Download here — File Size: 15.88 Mb May-June 2025Download here …

September-October 2024Download here — File Size: 9.87 Mb SEAFDEC/AQD Highlights 2023Download here — File Size: 9.06 Mb Sea Cucumber Hatchery and Nursery Production (2024)The brochure contains information on the hatchery and nursery culture of sandfish Holothuria scabraDownload here — File Size: 3.70 Mb July-August 2024Download here — File Size: 11.34 Mb Manual on important marine parasites and their hosts in the PhilippinesGregoria Erazo-Pagador, Blan Jericho G. Caloyloy, Leobert D. de la Peña (2024) 26 ppThis manual gives basic information on some parasites of different infected fish submitted to SEAFDEC/AQD Diagnostic Service Laboratory in Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines.Download here — File Size: 6.02 Mb Breeding, seed production, and culture of African catfish Clarias gariepinusJosefa Tan-Fermin et al (2024) 42 ppThis manual summarizes …

Vacancies:  2 ASSOCIATE RESEARCHERS (entry position; could be a RESEARCHER depending on the qualifications)  Assignment: Fish Health Section, Research Division in Tigbauan, Iloilo. Qualifications: Masters or Doctorate Degree in Biological Sciences, Fisheries or related fields Preferably: With at least one (1) scientific publication categorized under any of the following: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), and Arts and Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI) as a senior or first author; With at least 1-2 years experience in aquaculture or fisheries research; and Dedicated and focused in work, trustworthy, goal-oriented, and with good work ethics. Summary of duties to be performed: The position conducts and publishes scientific papers on the results of experiments in line with the objectives of …

September-October 2023Download here — File Size: 7.85 Mb July-August 2023Download here — File Size: 5.17 Mb May-June 2023Download here — File Size: 14.81 Mb AEM 74 Nursery and grow-out culture of snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii, Lacepede) in brackishwater pondsDD Baliao et al (2023) 26 ppThis manual tackles a viable technology that can guide fish farmers in raising pompano in brackishwater ponds.Each print copy costs US$5Download here — File Size: 5.90 Mb AEM 73 Nursery and grow-out culture of snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii, Lacepede) in marine cagesREP Mamauag et al (2023) 34 ppThis manual includes culture methods and good practices that are the product of research done at SEAFDEC/AQD.Each print copy costs US$6Download here — File Size: 10.13 Mb AEM 72 …

AEM 70 Nursery and grow-out culture of rabbitfish Siganus guttatus in brackishwater ponds Caballero, P. A., Coniza, E. B., & Dayrit, R. (2022) 30 pp This manual provides an update on the current techniques for nursery and grow-out culture operations of rabbitfish. Download here — File Size: 5.98 MB September-October 2022 Download here — File Size: 16.09 MB July-August 2022 Download here — File Size: 8.49 MB Hatchery Production of Sea Cucumbers (Sandfish Holothuria scabra) Altamirano, J. P., & Rodriguez, J. C., Jr. (2022) 54 pp The manual describes the various hatchery production methodologies that were specifically optimized for the sandfish H. scabra. Download here — File Size: 15.71 MB Each print copy costs US$6 Understanding Current Challenges and Future …

Mga teknolohiya sa pagpapaanak ng mga isdang tabang: Tilapya, karpa, hito, at ayungin Romana-Eguia, M. R. R., Aya, F. A., & Eguia, R. V. (2021) 41 pp This is a 4-in-1 Filipino-language manual on the hatchery of tilapia, carp, catfish, and silver therapon. Download here — File Size: 5 MB Promotion of sustainable aquaculture, aquatic animal health, and resource enhancement in Southeast Asia: Proceedings of the international workshop on the promotion of sustainable aquaculture, aquatic animal health, and resource enhancement in Southeast Asia, 25–27 June 2019, Iloilo City, Philippines Aya, F. A., de la Peña, L. D., Salayo, N. D., & Tendencia, E. A. (Eds.) (2021) 287 pp This publication is a product of the workshop and compiles information from …

A. Usage of Feed Mill equipment Submit a letter of request to the Research Division Head Dr. Leobert de la Peña through the Feed Mill Supervisor Mr. Joseph Biñas stating the type and amount of ingredients to be processed. Email the letter of request to jbbinas@seafdec.org.ph and leobertd@seafdec.org.ph or fax to (033) 330-7011. The processing fee will be computed based on the power consumption, labor, equipment depreciation cost, and 15% overhead cost but not lower than PhP20 per kilogram. Milled ingredients will be released upon full payment through SEAFDEC/AQD cashiering or by bank transfer to the SEAFDEC/AQD UCPB account 307-112877-9. Feed Mill personnel are the only ones allowed to operate the grinding and milling equipment. B. Request for Feed Ingredients …

In light of the growing concerns around COVID-19 in the Philippines, SEAFDEC/AQD will be postponing all training courses scheduled in March and April 2020 until further notice. The postponement is in accordance with the Presidential Decree No. 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines.” SEAFDEC/AQD is implementing this safety measure to minimize inconveniences to training participants and proactively mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding. For your concerns, please contact: Training Section through email (training@seafdec.org.ph) and/or phone (63-33 330 7033).

SEAFDEC/AQD Highlights 2019 Download here — File Size: 8.1 MB AEM 67 Biology and hatchery rearing of the silver therapon Leiopotherapon plumbeus Request a copy here — File Size: 4.2 MB AEM 66 Tilapia culture: The basics Download here — File Size: 7.6 MB September-October 2020 Download here — File Size: 2.2 MB July-August 2020 Download here — File Size: 12.4 MB May-June 2020 Download here — File Size: 3.8 MB March-April 2020 Download here — File Size: 6.7 MB Oplan Balik Sugpo: Production of high quality postlarvae (2020) Download here — File Size: 3.1 MB Oplan Balik Sugpo: Environment-friendly strategies in shrimp culture (2020) Download here — File Size: 3.3 MB January-February 2020 Download here — File Size: 3.53 …

SEAFDEC/AQD joins the Agrilink/ Foodlink/ Aquaink 2019 this 3-5 October 2019. We will feature our algal paste, analytical and diagnostic services, and will make farmer-friendly publications available. Find us at Booth 301, Hall D of the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Philippines.

  SEAFDEC/AQD joins in the celebration of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ 56th Fish Conservation Week. Visit the SEAFDEC/AQD booth at the Fish Conservation Week exhibition at the Iloilo City Sunburst Park. The exhibition will be open to the public from 8 AM to 6 PM on 17-19 September 2019.

SEAFDEC/AQD is now accepting applicants for its training course, “Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) Seed Production Nursery & Management,” which will be held at Tigbauan Main Station, Iloilo, Philippines on 3-18 October 2019. For more information, please contact: Training and Information Division Tel No.: (63-33) 330-7033 / 330-7030; Fax No.: 330-7031 Email: training@seafdec.org.ph, cmgenzola@seafdec.org.ph, and rrpagador@seafdec.org.ph https://www.facebook.com/events/335240540470717/

September-October 2019 Download PDF Format here — File Size: 5.82 MB Highlights 2018 Download PDF Format — File Size: 7.57 MB July-August 2019 Download PDF Format — File Size: 2.16 MB May-June 2019 Download PDF Format — File Size: 5.86 MB Aquatic Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems for Effective Management of Transboundary Disease Outbreaks in Southeast Asia (2019) Download PDF Format — File Size: 10 MB Sea Cucumber Hatchery and Nursery Production (2018) Contains information on the hatchery and nursery culture of sea cucumber. Download PDF Format — File Size: 3.8 MB March-April 2019 Download PDF Format — File Size: 8.70 MB AEM 65 Nursery Culture of Tropical Anguillid Eels in the Philippines Maria Lourdes Cuvin-Aralar, Frolan Aya, Maria Rowena …

ASEAN Regional Technical Consultation on Aquatic Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems for Effective Management of Transboundary Disease Outbreaks in Southeast Asia20-22 August 2018 / Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao / Bangkok, Thailand Kindly find all workshop documents below: FileTechnical Session 1. Country ReportsCR01Brunei DarussalamCR02CambodiaCR03IndonesiaCR04JapanCR06MalaysiaCR07MyanmarCR08PhilippinesCR09SingaporeCR10ThailandCR11Viet Nam FileTechnical Session 2. Review PapersRP1Components and Implementation Strategies of Effective Hazard Monitoring and Early WarningRP2Transboundary aquatic animal diseases:  History and Impacts to ASEAN aquacultureRP3Safe International TradeRP4Emergency response to emerging diseases: TiLV in TilapiaRP5Emergency response to emerging disease: AHPND in shrimpRP6Risk analysis in aquacultureRP7Emergency preparedness and response and contingency plans as a component of an Aquatic Animal Health Management and Biosecurity Strategy FileTechnical Session 3. Workshop Presentations and other documentsWD1Workshop output by Group 1WD2Workshop output …

​ ​ ​  September-October 2018  Download PDF Format — File Size: 5.95 MB July-August 2018  Download PDF Format — File Size: 12 MB Mangrove Red Snapper Nursery and Grow-out (2018)  Contains information on the nursery, and grow-out culture of mangrove red snapper.  Download PDF Format — File Size: 2.32 MB Tigbauan Main Station (revised 2018) A brochure on AQD’s main station.  Download PDF Format  — File Size: 4.09 MB May-June 2018  Download PDF Format — File Size: 11.7 MB AEM 34 Biology and Hatchery of Mangrove Crabs Scylla spp. ET Quinitio, FD Parado-Estepa, JJDC Huervana  (2018, 3rd edition) 46 pp A 46-page revised edition of the 2008 manual that describes the hatchery protocol that SEAFDEC/AQD developed for the mass production of mangrove crabs Scylla …

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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).

SEAFDEC/AQD is now accepting applicants for its training courses on Sandfish Seed Production Nursery & Management and Marine Fish hatchery that will be held on 5-19 October and 20 June-26 July 2017, respectively