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 conceptualizing, planning, and implementing verification studies and in demonstrating verified aquaculture technologies of SEAFDEC/AQD in collaboration with other researchers/scientists. Proposes and implements the …

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 …

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution, is in urgent need of an IT TECHNICIAN to be assigned at its Management Information Systems (MIS), Performance Management. Qualifications:   Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or any IT related course, TESDA National Certificate (NC) 2 passer Preferably: With at least one (1) year related work experience is an advantage Should have good scholastic records Able to understand networking topology and switches Knows how to install and troubleshoot operating system and software Has basic knowledge of electronics With a strong sense of initiative, innovation, and analytical problem-solving ability Flexible, diligent, honest, reliable, knows how to multi-task, can deliver even under pressure and has …

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution, is in urgent need of a CARPENTER to be assigned at its Engineering Section, Administration and Finance Division. Qualifications:   High School level with three (3) years relevant work experience TESDA National Certificate (NC) 2 passer Preferably: Physically fit With strong sense of initiative, innovation, and analytical problem-solving ability Must be able to multi-task, hardworking, honest, reliable and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: The position is expected to provide carpentry repair maintenance services of all Department buildings and housing complex interiors such as but not limited to fabrication/assembly/installation of tables, chairs, dividers, doors and bookshelves and painting and repainting of walls, …

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.

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution, is in urgent need of an INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Project-based) to be assigned at its Library and Data Banking Services Section, Training and Information Division. Qualifications: Graduate of Bachelor of Library and Information Science Preferably: A licensed Librarian Should have good scholastic records With experience working in the library, specifically on digitization, OCR, metadata, indexing, and institutional repositories Excellent written and oral communication skills Flexible, diligent, honest, reliable, meticulous, patient, knows how to multi-task, can deliver and work under pressure and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: This position is responsible for providing assistance to SEAFDEC on digitization of its publications and …

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution, is in urgent need of a PLUMBER to be assigned at its Engineering Section, Administration, and Finance Division. Qualifications: High School level with three (3) years of relevant work experience TESDA National Certificate (NC) 2 passer Preferably: Physically fit With a strong sense of initiative, innovation, and analytical problem-solving ability Must be able to multi-task, hardworking, honest, reliable and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: The position is expected to provide plumbing maintenance services to all Department and housing complex buildings such as but not limited to monthly water meter reading at the staff houses and regular backwashing of freshwater supply …

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 RESEARCH TECHNICIAN for its Breeding and Seed Production Section, Research Division. Qualifications:   Diploma in Fisheries or related field Preferably: With one (1) year or more related work experience particularly in fish culture Willing to be assigned in both field and laboratory A BS degree holder in Fisheries or Biology or related course is an advantage, but not required Must have good working attitude, honest, hardworking, knows how to multi-task and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: The position is responsible for the stocking and feeding of pompano; cleaning of nets; providing assistance …

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)

Start polishing your resume, you can use sample resumes from here because we are pleased to announce that the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution is in urgent need of a part-time DENTIST for its Human Resource Management Section, Administration and Finance Division. Qualifications: Licensed Dentist Preferably: With at least five (5) years work experience Must be willing to report at Tigbauan Main Station at least 15 hours per week Should have good interpersonal skills, competent, reliable, and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: The position is tasked to provide professional dental services to SEAFDEC/AQD employees and their qualified dependents. Requirements: Application letter, curriculum vitae with 2×2 photo, …