Why seaweed culture? High return on investment Demand for seaweeds is high in the local and international markets Culture period could be as short as 45 days under optimal conditions Environment-friendly Could be a source of supplemental income for small fisherfolk associations and people’s cooperatives

Why shrimp culture? New technology on shrimp farming in brackishwater ponds incorporates pollution management Could be integrated with commodities such as tilapia, bivalve, seaweed Environment-friendly techniques, like crop rotation and improvement of feed formulation can be employed Greenwater technology makes it possible to inhibit disease-causing organisms

Why catfish culture/hatchery? Resistant to diseases Can be stocked at high densities Has low requirements for water quality Requires less area required for culture   Technical Indicators Catfish Seed Production Breeders mature in 6-8 months, and can be obtained from lakes, rivers, tributaries and other freshwater bodies. Sexes can be distinguished externally by the presence of the urogenital papillae in males and a round opening in the females at the lower, ventral side of the body. Catfish Grow-out Stocking density ranges from 10-20 pcs/sq. m depending on water quality and supply. Staggered stocking of ponds is done every 15 – 30 days. Sample 30-50 pcs catfish monthly to monitor ABW and adjust daily feed ration. Downloads Catfish Hatchery and Grow-out …

Why mudcrab culture? A mangrove-friendly or sustainable aquaculture Mudcrab is well-liked for its taste, texture and nutritive value High demand in the local and export markets Could be polycultured with other species, such as milkfish Could be an investment for people’s cooperatives and fisherfolk organizations who manage a mangrove area under a stewardship contract

Welcome to FishWorld! SEAFDEC FishWorld is a museum-aquarium and visitor center dedicated to science and environment education for the general public particularly about aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity, aquaculture, fisheries, and the aquatic sciences. FishWorld opened to the public on 7 July 2000  and has since received about 10,000 visitors a year. FishWorld offers a 30-min regular tour – a 10-min briefing or institutional video and 20 min to examine the poster exhibits, aquarium animals, and the museum collections. A self-guided tour of FishWorld is encouraged. The SEAFDEC hatcheries and research laboratories may be visited at pre-arranged times by groups with special needs.  This tour takes about 1hr for a group of 30 persons. Platon Hall The front reception hall honors …

Seaweeds Abalone Mud crab Catfish Tiger shrimp Seabass Bighead carp  Freshwater prawn Milkfish Grouper Tilapia

Conferences and meetings may be hosted at AQD’s Tigbauan Main Station, an easy reach to/from Iloilo City; about a 30 minute, 25-kilometer car ride through the Southern Antique-Iloilo highway We have: a 120-person capacity, air-conditioned conference hall three adjoining or adjacent lecture/class rooms (air-conditioned too) and a kitchen-food serving room remote internet connection in the main conference hall (available on request) multimedia projector/s, large screen/s, sound & sound recording system logistical support ~ reproduction of conference materials (hardcopy and CD-Rom); phone, fax, email; food catering by the AQD Cafeteria; car transport and a big parking lot; power generator/s 24-hour security Inquiries: aqdchief@seafdec.org.ph

For all training courses and training by request, contact: Caryl Vincent Genzola SEAFDEC/AQD Tigbauan Main Station 5021 Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines Tel: (63-33) 330-7030 Fax: (63-33) 330-7031 E-mail: training@seafdec.org.ph, cmgenzola@seafdec.org.ph   For freshwater training courses, contact: Frolan Aya, Ph.D. SEAFDEC/AQD Binangonan Freshwater Station Binangonan, 1903 Rizal, Philippines Fax: (63-2) 289-3687 Mobile: (+63) 9178615992 E-mail: faya@seafdec.org.ph

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 …