SEAFDEC/AQD Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center | Aquaculture Department

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) launched its first training course on oyster hatchery operations, equipping aquaculture practitioners from three countries with practical hatchery skills to support sustainable oyster farming. Held from 23 June to 2 July 2026 at its Tigbauan Main Station in Iloilo, the 10-day course brought together five participants—two from the Philippines, two from Brunei Darussalam and one from Bangladesh—representing government and research institutions, the academe, and the private aquaculture sector. “One of the biggest challenges facing oyster farming is ensuring a reliable supply of quality seed. The establishment of oyster hatcheries will help lessen our dependence on the fluctuating supply of wild seed which is affected by seasonal spawning, pollution, and other natural …

Black tiger shrimp (𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘯) is one of the most prized seafood species in the Philippines and across Asia, but disease outbreaks, poor water quality, and high production costs have long plagued farmers.

SEAFDEC/AQD distributed 2.16 tons of tissue-cultured Kappaphycus alvarezii seedlings, known locally as “guso” or “tambalang,” to coastal communities in Northern Iloilo on 6 and 12 May to support seaweed farming and strengthen local livelihoods.

Auditors from around Southeast Asia completed an intensive training on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) at the Tigbauan Main Station of SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, which ran from 23 March to 1 April 2026.

SEAFDEC/AQD conducted an online training course on Giant Freshwater Prawn Hatchery and Grow-out Operations on 16–20 March 2026 for 13 participants from various countries.