Applicants for AQD training Technologists, technicians, managers, researchers, and extension workers in aquaculture and related disciplines (with the appropriate educational background) At least 18 years old Able to communicate in English In good health Application for training Choose a training course and contact AQD Training Coordinators for the schedule and syllabus. Obtain a medical certificate of good health attesting to the ability to undertake training and strenuous aquaculture work. Fill out an Application for Training, this is available on the CRB Direct website. You should print an additional copy for your records. Submit a completed application to the AQD Training Coordinators at least one month before the start of the training course. Wait for admission notice. Pay the training fees. If you are staying …

ANNOUNCEMENT The Training and Information Division is now accepting applicants to undertake Manpower Development Training on its Outreach Program on different Aquaculture Technologies. Qualified applicants will receive a daily subsistence allowance of P100/day while on training. Qualifications: 1. At least 1 year experience in Aquaculture projects (Hatchery, Nursery, Pond, Cage Operations); Diploma in Fisheries or related field 2. Willing to be assigned anywhere in the Philippines. Procedure: 1. Applicants must fill out the Application for Training form and send this to training@seafdec.org.ph Applicants may also fax the accomplished form to 63-33 330 7031. 2. Trainees will be rated by their supervisor on their performance and in the event that trainees do not come up to the expectations, said trainee may …

SEAFDEC/AQD, BFAR-RFTC Training of Trainers Ninety-eight (98) technical staff from the seven Regional Fisheries Training Center of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-RFTC) had successfully completed the series of five courses on the Training of trainers on hatchery and nursery of high value species at SEAFDEC/AQD’s Tigbauan Main Station. Some of the participants attended more than one course. The program aimed to enhance and strengthen the capacity and capability of the BFAR-RFTC technical staff on the operation and management of the hatchery and nursery of selected high value marine species.  The series of courses started on 29 March 2011 and ended on 19 July 2011. The courses were designed to constitute about 15% lectures, 75% practical work, …

A number of fellowships for the training courses are available to participants from SEAFDEC member countries and ASEAN. To apply, please contact your respective Council Director. MS. NORAINI HAJI ANGGAS SEAFDEC Council Director for Brunei Darussalam and Director of Fisheries Department of Fisheries Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism Muara Fisheries Complex, Simpang 287-53, Jalan Peranginan Pantai Serasa Muara, BT1728 Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 277 2787 Fax: +673 277 1063 or +673  277 0065 E-mail: noraini.anggas@fisheries.gov.bn MR. ING TRY SEAFDEC Council Director for Cambodia and Deputy Director-General Fisheries Administration #186, Preah Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Tonle Bassac Khan Chamcar Mon P.O. Box 582, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Mobile: +855 12 995 665 Fax: +855 23 215470 E-mail: Ingtry168@gmail.com MR. ANTAM NOVAMBAR SEAFDEC …

Aldon MET, Tormon DH, Fermin AC.  2010.  Sociocultural factors influencing fisher’s participation I coastal resource management in Aniniy, Antique, West Central, Philippines. In: Tolentino LL, Ladicho LD, Wun’Gaeo S, Ikegami K (eds.).  Asian Rural Sociology IV. The Multidimensionality of Economy, Energy and Environmental Crises and their Implications for Rural Livelihoods. International Conference; 7-10 September 2010; Bicol University, Legazpi City, Philippines; Asian Rural Sociology Association. Vol. 1.pp. 143-153. Amar EC, Faisan JP Jr,.  2011.  Efficacy of an inactivated vaccine and nutritional additives against white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) in shrimp (Penaeus monodon). The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh 63:[IIC:2011.529] 9 pages. Ates C, Quinitio GF, Quinitio ET, Sanares R. Comparative study on the embryonic development of three mud crabs Scylla spp.. Aquaculture …

Southeast Asian coastal marine areas are rich in aquatic life resources with highly diverse fauna and flora supported by a plenty of highly productive environments such as mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral-reefs, which serve as reproductive, nursery, and/or feeding grounds for many aquatic organisms. However, a lot of aquatic life resources are decreasing due to various causes. Among the variety of aquatic species in the Southeast Asian region, there are a lot of high-value species and that is why fishing, hunting and collection have been done intensely. Because of this, most of the important fishery organisms are threatened and overexploited situation. Changing environment ascribed to global climate change and to degradation of aquatic life habitat through human activity also has …

An estimated 120 kgs of milkfish and 150 kgs of mud crabs will be harvested from AQD’s Dumangas Brackishwater Station on 09 and 10 August respectively. The milkfish will be sold at a range of Php 75.00 – Php 120.00 per kg for sizes 200 g and above; while mud crabs will be priced at Php 300.00- Php 400.00 per kg for sizes 250 kgs and above (male and female). For orders and inquiries, you may contact AQD’s Materials Control Unit at (033) 511-8091/ (033)511-9171 loc 320.

UPCOMING Date / Status Training Courses* Venue** Training Fee*** For the Philippines, AQD’s host country (PhP) For SEAFDEC or ASEAN member – countries (US$) 22 November – 01 December Accepting applicants Community-Based Freshwater Aquaculture for Remote Rural Areas of Southeast Asia TMS 12,000 1,000 17 – 21 October Accepting applicants Catfish Hatchery & Grow-out BFS 6,000 500 14 November – 02 December Accepting applicants Freshwater Aquaculture BFS 14,000 1,600 Other Courses By arrangement Accepting applicants Hatchery of Selected Species (Milkfish/Seabass/Grouper) TMS 15,000 1,800 By arrangement Accepting applicants Detection of Viral Diseases by PCR (Virus PCR) TMS 8,000 700 DONE Date / Status Training Courses* Venue** Training Fee*** For the Philippines, AQD’s host country (PhP) For SEAFDEC or ASEAN member – …

International Training Course on Community-based Resource Enhancement in the Southeast Asian Coastal Region Southeast Asian coastal marine areas are rich in aquatic life resources with highly diverse fauna and flora supported by a plenty of highly productive environments such as mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral-reefs, which serve as reproductive, nursery, and/or feeding grounds for many aquatic organisms. However, a lot of aquatic life resources are decreasing due to various causes. Among the variety of aquatic species in the Southeast Asian region, there are a lot of high-value species and that is why fishing, hunting and collection have been done intensely. Because of this, most of the important fishery organisms are threatened and overexploited situation. Changing environment ascribed to global climate …

For an island community in the Philippines; 1-31 October 2011; organized by AQD

In the science journal Aquaculture Research, researchers correlated low temperature and low salinity to the outbreak of WSSV (white spot syndrome virus) in tiger shrimp ponds in the Philippines.

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22-23 September 2011; Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Two AQD researchers bagged the 2011 Elvira Tan Award for best paper in inland fisheries, and the best researcher & young scientist award; both are given by DOST. SEE PRESENTATION ON THE AWARD-WINNING PAPER

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With its partner institutions, AQD will begin focusing on six thematic areas for its research-and-development agenda in 2011 through 2020. READ THIS STORY IN THAI | BAHASA | JAPANESE | FILIPINO