SEAFDEC/AQD Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center | Aquaculture Department

A recent harvest of almost three tons of tiger shrimp, locally known as lukon or sugpo, lifts hopes of reviving the multi-million dollar industry which last saw its heydey in the ‘90s.

An international training course on small-scale inland freshwater aquaculture from 5 to 23 August 2019 was conducted by SEAFDEC/AQD

Due to the growing popularity of mangrove crab as an aquaculture commodity, SEAFDEC/AQD conducted several training courses on mangrove crab culture.

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.

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