How much disease-causing bacteria can tilapia tolerate?  A recently published study provides a glimpse, at least for Aeromonas, a type of waterborne bacteria.

To help bolster the supply of seafood and sustain the development of the fish farming industry during a pandemic, SEAFDEC/AQD is fast-tracking the development of online training courses. Distance learning courses are conducted through online learning platforms, where participants can access lecture notes, instructional materials, activities, and even examinations.

Losses experienced by some crab farmers in the Philippines were traced to the very low survival of crablets that were misidentified as the popular king crab

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution with career development opportunities in urgent need of a RESEARCHER for its Technology Verification and Extension Division. Qualifications: Master of Science in Biological Sciences, Fisheries or related fields with at least 2 publications as senior author in an ISI-indexed journal  Preferably: Should have good scholastic records At least 3-5 years relevant work experience With experience in aquaculture research is an advantage Must be trustworthy, honest, reliable and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: This position is responsible for conducting verification studies, extension, and packaging and publishing scientific papers and extension manuals in line with the objectives of the Department. Proposes verification …

Improved feeding and water management helped them achieve higher survival, reaching as much as 10 percent from hatching to crablet sometime last year, which contributed to the hatchery’s production of over 650,000 pieces of crablets for 2019.

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution with career development opportunities, is in urgent need of an ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER for its Technology Verification and Extension Division. Qualifications:   Master of Science in Biological Sciences, Fisheries or related fields Preferably: Should have good scholastic records With experience in aquaculture research is an advantage At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience Must be trustworthy, honest, reliable and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: This position is responsible for conducting and publishing scientific papers on the results of verification studies in line with the objectives of the Department. Plans, organizes, and directs proposals for verification research studies; Organizes, analyzes and interprets …

We would like to announce that SEAFDEC/AQD’s FISHWORLD museum-aquarium and visitor center is temporarily closed effective immediate, until further notice. This is in light of the growing concerns of COVID-19 in the Philippines. This temporary closure is in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines.” FishWorld is implementing this safety measure to do its share in limiting the spread of the virus by avoiding the conduct of mass gatherings including field trips and tour visits. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe. For more information, please contact: FISHWORLD through email (fishworld@seafdec.org.ph) and phone (63-33 330 7032).

In light of the growing concerns around COVID-19 in the Philippines, SEAFDEC/AQD will be postponing all training courses scheduled in March and April 2020 until further notice. The postponement is in accordance with the Presidential Decree No. 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines.” SEAFDEC/AQD is implementing this safety measure to minimize inconveniences to training participants and proactively mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding. For your concerns, please contact: Training Section through email (training@seafdec.org.ph) and/or phone (63-33 330 7033).

The illumination is supposed to help the young pompano see their natural prey, mostly tiny crustaceans called copepods floating near the surface, allowing the fish to efficiently feed overnight; thus, improving growth and survival.

Thousands of collections including fish farmer-friendly materials, journal articles, and books produced by SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department (AQD) and written by its scientists are available online for free through AQD’s very own digital library.

Japanese technology on farming mackerel tuna, locally known as tulingan, is set to be adopted in the Philippines with a Japanese researcher already procuring breeders to establish a hatchery in Iloilo.

SEAFDEC/AQD presented its plans for next year during a series of meetings last 11 to 16 November 2019 in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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

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

Dr. Maria Lourdes Aralar presents her research on giant freshwater prawn during the 27th Dean Domiciano K. Villaluz (DKV) Memorial Lecture last 11 July 2019.

Director Gongona and AQD Chief Dan Baliao had a meeting on the status of the collaborative project between AQD and BFAR to establish legislated multi-species hatcheries around the country.

Over 60 participants, mostly scientists and researchers from Southeast Asia are expected to attend the International Workshop on the Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture, Aquatic Animal Health and Resource Enhancement in Southeast Asia (SARSEA)

SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department scientist reported on the genetic research initiatives being done in the Philippines towards sustainable aquaculture

Celebrity host and veterinarian Dr. Ferdinand Recio of GMA Network’s ‘Born to be Wild’ visited SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) to provide medical assistance to rescued sea turtles with fibropapillomatosis and floater syndrome last 20 February 2019

Mangrove crab continued to be an important commodity among aquafarmers in Asian countries including the Philippines as shown by the high demand for training on the culture of the prized commodity.