Over a hundred fish farmers and other stakeholders availed of free lectures and consultations on 11 July 2018 at SEAFDEC/AQD’S Multi-Purpose Hall in Tigbauan, Iloilo.
Read More »Digital libraries donated to fisheries schools
Digital fisheries library devices were turned over to 14 state colleges and universities from around the Philippines during its Book Launching Ceremony on 12 July 2018 in commemoration of its 45th Anniversary.
Read More »Database of feed ingredients now online
The database was launched during the Book Launching ceremonies as part of SEAFDEC/AQD’s 45th anniversary celebration on 12 July 2018.
Read More »Aquaculture, a platform for poverty alleviation
“If done right, aquaculture can be the sustainable platform for creating wealth and environmental sustainability in the rural fishing communities,” says Joseph Martin Borromeo, president of the Philippine Association of Fish Producers Inc.
Read More »SEAFDEC/AQD thrives at 45 with tiger shrimp as its banner program
SEAFDEC/AQD’s 45th Anniversary Program on 13 July 2018
Read More »Mangrove crab manual launched
The manual “Biology and Hatchery of Mangrove Crabs Scylla spp.” was launched during SEAFDEC/AQD’s 27th Book Launching last 12 July 2018 at the SEAFDEC/AQD Multi-Purpose Hall.
Read More »Resource enhancement training gathers Southeast Asian fisheries officers
SEAFDEC/AQD organized the international training, with funding support from the Government of Japan Trust Fund (GOJ-TF), to enable Southeast Asian countries to initiate resource enhancement activities or improve their current programs.
Read More »Learning by doing gives trainees confidence in sandfish farming
A 15-day training course on “Sandfish Seed Production, Nursery, and Management” held from April 5 to April 20, 2018, in Tigbauan, Iloilo.
Read More »Congressman eyes partnership with SEAFDEC/AQD to develop aquaculture in Masbate
Congressman Scott Davies Lanete of the third district of Masbate visited SEAFDEC/AQD in 15 March 2018 to explore a possible linkage towards developing aquaculture in Masbate.
Read More »P10-M agreement sealed for planning of 15 hatcheries
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources tapped the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center in a P10 million project to conduct surveys and prepare development plans for the establishment of 15 multi-species fish hatcheries around the Philippines.
Read More »Retired SEAFDEC couple continues promoting aquaculture in Mindanao
Mr. and Mrs. Rito Bombeo, retired researchers of SEAFDEC/AQD continue to promote aquaculture in Naawan, Misamis Oriental.
Read More »Fruit peels may no longer be agricultural wastes
A SEAFDEC/AQD study suggests that fruits peels can be used as additives for tilapia feed.
Read More »Young professionals promote crab culture in Mindoro
An organization of young professionals in Mindoro, ventured into crab farming and partnered with the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center - Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in organizing a training course on crab culture for fish farmers in Mindoro.
Read More »Agreement inked to boost Catanduanes crab industry
SEAFDEC/AQD will conduct surveys and trainings this year towards establishing mangrove crab seed banks, nurseries and grow-out production farms in Catanduanes.
Read More »Evaluators commend SEAFDEC/AQD’s Japan-funded studies
External evaluators applauded the Japan-funded studies of SEAFDEC/AQD presented during the “2017 Annual Progress and Planning Meeting on the Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture and Resource Enhancement in Southeast Asia,” on 9 February 2018.
Read More »SEAFDEC to shrimp farmers – Don’t stock during cold months
Shrimp farmers are advised not to stock their ponds during cold months from November to February because shrimp get stressed when temperatures dip below 27°C, predisposing them to diseases.
Read More »Climate change initiatives shared in regional workshop
Two SEAFDEC/AQD scientists presented the department's climate change efforts
Read More »Baliao is new SEAFDEC/AQD Chief
Dan D. Baliao has been appointed to head the Aquaculture Department (AQD) of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) effective 7 September 2017.
Read More »Seven trainees complete international marine fish hatchery course
Seven participants completed the 37-day training on marine fish hatchery from 20 June to 26 July 2017 at SEAFDEC/AQD’s Tigbauan Main Station
Read More »New SEAFDEC/AQD auditorium inaugurated
The new Multi-Purpose Hall of SEAFDEC/AQD was inaugurated during the opening program of its 44th anniversary celebration on July 3, 2017.
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