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.

“The Philippines’ aquaculture industry needs to improve aggressively and this country is hungry for results,” BFAR director Eduardo Gongona said during the 27th PTAC Meeting last 17 October 2018 in Makati City, Philippines

Former SEAFDEC Secretary-General Dr. Siri Ekmaharaj shared the experiences and current success of the tiger shrimp industry in Thailand despite the threat of emerging diseases

ASEAN Regional Technical Consultation on Aquatic Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems for Effective Management of Transboundary Disease Outbreaks in Southeast Asia20-22 August 2018 / Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao / Bangkok, Thailand Kindly find all workshop documents below: FileTechnical Session 1. Country ReportsCR01Brunei DarussalamCR02CambodiaCR03IndonesiaCR04JapanCR06MalaysiaCR07MyanmarCR08PhilippinesCR09SingaporeCR10ThailandCR11Viet Nam FileTechnical Session 2. Review PapersRP1Components and Implementation Strategies of Effective Hazard Monitoring and Early WarningRP2Transboundary aquatic animal diseases:  History and Impacts to ASEAN aquacultureRP3Safe International TradeRP4Emergency response to emerging diseases: TiLV in TilapiaRP5Emergency response to emerging disease: AHPND in shrimpRP6Risk analysis in aquacultureRP7Emergency preparedness and response and contingency plans as a component of an Aquatic Animal Health Management and Biosecurity Strategy FileTechnical Session 3. Workshop Presentations and other documentsWD1Workshop output by Group 1WD2Workshop output …

Government officials and representatives from the private sector and research institutes from Southeast Asia identify gaps in the region’s aquatic emergency preparedness and response systems

By Development Communication Section     The prime movers in the establishment of SEAFDEC/AQD were honored in dedication ceremonies as two buildings at the Tigbauan Main Station were named after them. The Administration Building is now named as the Dr. Quiterio F. Miravite Hall while the Nutrition and Reproductive Physiology Building is now the Dean Domiciano K. Villaluz Hall, in honor of these men who were instrumental in the establishment of SEAFDEC/AQD in the Philippines in 1973. Markers dedicating the buildings were unveiled by SEAFDEC/AQD officials and representatives of the families of Dr. Miravite and Dean Villaluz on 13 July 2018 as a highlight of SEAFDEC/AQD’s 45th Anniversary Celebration. “This is a way to say thank you to them and …

We are pleased to announce that 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 a FINANCIAL ASSISTANT for its Performance Management Group (Internal Audit). Qualifications: Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Preferably: A Certified Public Accountant with at least one (1) year relevant experience is an advantage, but not required Should have good scholastic records With strong sense of initiative, innovation, and analytical problem-solving ability Proficient in various computer applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc Excellent oral and written communication skills and has good work ethics Must be trustworthy, honest, reliable, dependable, flexible, knows how to multi-task, and has good work ethics …

We are pleased to announce that 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 a CHEMIST. Qualifications: Licensed Chemist Preferably: Should have good scholastic records With one (1) year or more work experience in proximate, soil and water analyses Proficient in various computer applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc Excellent oral and written communication skills Flexible, diligent, honest, reliable, knows how to multi-task, and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed:      This position is responsible for chemical analysis services and provides assistance in the implementation of different research studies of SEAFDEC/AQD through the performance of various analytical procedures and performs …

To discuss challenges on eel farming and report on the findings of eel studies, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center / Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) took part in the “International Technical Workshop on Tropical Anguillid Eels in Southeast Asia.”

SEAFDEC/AQD gathered 20 high school science teachers to encourage them to properly integrate the laboratory techniques in the design of their students’ research projects in a technical seminar

Aquaculture is gaining interest from foreign investors according to British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) during their tour of SEAFDEC/AQD’s FishWorld Museum and Integrated Fish Broodstock Hatchery Complex in 9 March 2018

For the very first time, the Fisheries Technologist Oath-taking Ceremony was held outside Metro Manila with 47 oath-takers last 20 February 2018 at Iloilo Grand Hotel

SEAFDEC/AQD Library and Data Banking Services teach basic techniques in writing for scientific publications to senior high school students

An untagged green sea turtle which was named “Evelyn” was rescued by local residents and SEAFDEC/AQD last Thursday, 25 January 2018 along the coast of Sitio Dagongdong, Nanga, Guimbal, Iloilo.

This technology is now ready for commercialization to enhance the seaweed industry of the country

The ongoing project in Molocaboc Island, Sagay City will be continued until 2019

SEAFDEC/AQD vows to revive the shrimp industry in the Philippines and to make it globally-competitive in the world market.

Two SEAFDEC/AQD scientists presented the department's climate change efforts

The new chief of SEAFDEC/AQD is eyeing to revive the tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) industry

“SEAFDEC/AQD is our most important ally in developing the aquaculture industry further”