Five SEAFDEC/AQD scientists were elected as the new officers of PHILAJAMES Visayas (Philippine Association of Japanese Government Scholars).
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Read More »A fish treat!
The benefits of eating fish WHY IS EATING FISH HEALTHY? Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish, in particular, is lower in fat than any other source of animal protein, and oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, or the “good” fats. Since the human body can’t make significant amounts of these essential nutrients, fish are an important part of the diet. Also, fish are low in the “bad” fats commonly found in red meat, called omega-6 fatty acids. Learn more about Alpha heater. WHY ARE OMEGA-3S GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH? A growing body of evidence indicates that omega-3 fatty acids provide a number of health benefits. They: help maintain cardiovascular …
Read More »AQD joins Panaad Festival in Bacolod City
To reach out to its stakeholders, SEAFDEC/AQD was in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines to join the “20thPanaad sa Negros Festival also dubbed as the “Festival of all festivals” that was held 8-14 April.
Read More »Pompano fry available at AQD
Fish farmers interested in growing pompano can now buy its fry at SEAFDEC/AQD’s Tigbauan Main Station, Iloilo. The 1-inch pompano fry is priced at Php 5/inch. Interested buyers may contact Ms. Ofelia Reyes at (033) 511-9170 to 71 loc 361 or 358 or email osreyes@seafdec.org.ph.
Read More »AQD ties up with UP Diliman
SEAFDEC/AQD signed an agreement with the University of the Philippines Diliman-Institute of Biology (UPD-IB) for a three-year research collaboration.
Read More »AQD works on ASFA bibliographic database
SEAFDEC/AQD’s senior information assistant Mr. Daryl Superio was in Bangkok, Thailand from 18 to 22 March to undergo training on “ASFA (Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts) input procedures”.
Read More »Advocating for biotechnology
“The development of human civilization hinges upon the ability to develop technologies and understand risks,” noted DA Undersecretary Hon. Segfredo Serrano, chair of the DA biotech program steering committee. “What we need are biotechnologies safeguarded by a good, open regulatory system to manage risks.”
Read More »AQD Matters: February 2013 issue
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Read More »Book of abstracts: International Workshop on Fish Health Management
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Read More »Healthy and yummy!
Start living healthy, eat fish! Buy pompano from SEAFDEC/AQD. Pompano is not only tasty but like most fishes, it is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce bad cholesterol level. AQD is harvesting pompano on 22 March from its Dumangas Brackishwater Station. The market price of the 400 gram-sized pompano is Php 240 per kilo. To order, please contact AQD’s Materials Control Unit at (033) 511-8091 or (033) 511-9171 loc 320 on or before 21 March.
Read More »NFRDI staff learns algal culture from AQD
Two NFRDI (National Fisheries Research and Development Institute of DA-BFAR) technical staff completed the five-day specialized course on algal culture which started on 18 February at SEAFDEC/AQD’s main station in Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines.
Read More »BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
Sign-up on or before 19 March; bloodletting is on 10 April at AQD's Iloilo Station
Read More »International Seminar-workshop on Mud Crab Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
10-12 April 2013 | Tamil Nadu, India | Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture in collaboration with SEAFDEC/AQD
Read More »AQD Matters: January 2013 issue
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Read More »AQD renews collaboration with UPV
SEAFDEC / AQD renewed its agreement with the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) on 28 January at its main station in Tigbauan, Iloilo.
Read More »Buy fresh milkfish at AQD
On 31 January, fresh milkfish will be harvested from AQD’s Dumangas Brackishwater Station. You can buy milkfish with sizes 250 g – 400 g ranging from Php 80 to Php 100 per kg. Place your orders on or before 30 January through AQD’s Materials Control Unit at (033) 511-8091 or (033) 511-9171 loc 320.
Read More »2012 papers by SEAFDEC in science journals
For the year 2012, SEAFDEC/AQD published 25 scientific papers in ISI-CC covered journals and conference proceedings which add up to a total of 1,388 scientific papers since 1973.
Read More »AQD celebrates Christmas 2012
Images featuring AQD's Christmas 2012 celebration
Read More »2012 malacological convention
The Malacological Society of the Philippines Inc and SEAFDEC/AQD co-organized the 6th National Malacological Convention and training in the collection and identification of coastal mollusks in the Philippines. This was held 15-19 December 2012 at FishWorld, AQD’s museum/visitor center in Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines.
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