SEAFDEC/AQD Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center | Aquaculture Department
AEM
Aquaculture Extension Manuals (AEM) |
 AEM 64 Diseases of juvenile and adult mud crab Scylla spp. in the PhilippinesEleonor A. Tendencia, Ma. Venuz C. Cabilitasan, Emilia Tobias-Quinitio (2017) 30 pp A 30-page manual detailing the different diseases of mud crab and the corresponding prevention/control measures. Each copy costs US$ 4 Browse through the contents |
 AEM 63 Seed Production of Milkfish Chanos chanos Forsskal Ofelia Reyes, Bernardita Eullaran, Evelyn Grace Ayson (2016) 26 ppA 26-page manual describing the site selection, hatchery design, spawning, larval rearing, natural food production, and economic analysis for milkfish. Each copy costs US$4  Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 62 Development and Management of Milkfish BroodstockOfelia S. Reyes et al (2015) 33 pp A 33-page manual detailing the methods/procedures in managing milkfish broodstock Each copy costs US$8 |
 AEM 61 Soft-shell Crab Production using Hatchery-reared Mud crab Emilia Tobias-Quinitio et al (2015) 25 ppA 25-page manual describing the set-up and procedure in producing soft-shell crabs and its economic viability Each copy costs US$6 Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 60 Culture of Rotifer (Brachionus rotundiformis) and brackishwater Cladoceran (Diaphanosoma celebensis) for aquaculture seed production Milagros de la Peña (2015) 32 ppA 32-page manual with topics on the biology and cultivation techniques of zooplankton Each copy costs US$7 Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 59 Seed production of rabbitfish Siganus guttatus Felix Ayson, Ofelia Reyes, Evelyn Grace Ayson (2014) 19 ppA 19-page extension manual describing the biology, site selection, broodstock management, larval rearing and larval food production for rabbitfish. Each copy costs US$5 Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 58 Milkfish Chanos chanos cage culture operations Albert gaitan et al (2014) 39 ppA 39-pages extension manual describing the biology,fingerling production, site selection, cage design and construction, measurement & analysis of water & sediment quality parameters and economic. Each copy costs US$7 Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 57 Intensive culture of milkfish Chanos chanos in polyculture with white shrimp Penaeus indicus or mud crab Scylla serrata in brackishwater earthen ponds Gerry Jamerlan, Relicardo Coloso, Nelson Golez (2014) 29 ppA 29-page extension manual describing the biology, site selection, pond management and harvest & post-harvest ofmilkfish intensivepolyculture in earthen pond. |
 AEM 56 hatchery production of snubnose pompano Trachinotus blochii lacepede Ofelia Reyes et Al (2014) 26 ppA 26-page extension manual describing the biology, broodstock acquisition & management, larval rearing, harvest & transport and prevention of diseases & parasites in hatchery production of pompano. Each copy costs US$5 Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 55 Culture of marine phytoplankton for aquaculture seed production Milagros de la Peña, Annie Franco (2013) 32 ppThe 32-page extension manual describes the biology, culture techniques and maintenance and mass propagation of 12 phytoplankton species used as live feed in marine hatcheriesEach copy costs US$7 Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 54 Cage nursery of high-value fishes in brackishwater ponds ( sea bass, grouper, snapper, pompano) Jocelyn Madrones-Ladja et al (2012) 24 ppThis extension manual describes nursery pond requirements, nursery rearing procedures, common diseases of young marine fish, and economic analysis of cage nursery as an enterprise separate from hatchery and grow-out culture.Each copy costs US$5  Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 53 Grow-out culture of mangrove red snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus Forsskal, 1775) in pondsEliseo Coniza, Mae Catacutan, Pedrita Caballero (2012) 30 ppThis extension manual tells of the procedures in farming mangrove red snapper and its costs-and-returns.Each copy costs US$6 Flip through the table of contents |
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Maria Lourdes Cuvin-Aralar, Manuel Laron, Emiliano Aralar, Ursan de la Paz (2011) 33 pp An extension manual describing biology, broodstock management, hatchery & nursery operations, feeding management, packing & transport, and health management of the giant freshwater prawn. |
 AEM 51 Modyular na pag-aalaga ng tilapya sa mga kulungang lambatRuel Eguia, Maria Rowena Romana-Eguia, Nerissa Salayo (2011) 27 ppAn extension manual detailing traditional cage culture method, concept of modular cage culture, economic feasibility of modular cage culture, and post harvest processing.Each copy costs US$5 Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 50 Cage culture of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)Maria Lourdes Cuvin-Aralar, Emiliano Aralar, Alma Lazartigue (2011) 30 ppAn extension manual describing biology, site requirement, grow-out operations, health management, harvest, post harvest handling & processing, and economic analysis.Each copy costs US$5 Flip through the table of contents |
 AEM 49 Farming of the tropical abalone Haliotis asininaVC Encena II, NC Bayona (2010) 30 pp
An extension manual detailing site selection, nursery and grow-out operations, harvest and live transport, and economic feasibility. Currently Out of Stock |
 AEM 48 Seed production of sandfish (Holothuria scabra) in VietnamNguyen Dinh Quang Duy (2010) 12 ppAn extension manual describing broddstock management, larval rearing, and management of nursery systems.Each copy costs US$4 |
 AEM 47 Mud crab nursery in pondsSEAFDEC/AQD, ACE, MODE/SPPI, BFVMC, ACELT, BFAR, ACIAR/CATP (2010) 27 ppAn extension manual that is highly illustrated, detailing the biology, nursery, harvest, marketing, costs-and-returns of mudcrab nursery in ponds.
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 AEM 46 Intensive culture of seabass, Lates calcarifer Bloch, in brackishwater earthen pondsGS Jamerlan, RM Coloso (2010) 35 ppAn extension manual describing criteria for site selection, monoculture and polyculture operations including feeds and feeding, harvest, common diseases, economic analysis.Each copy costs US$6 |
 AEM 45 Fingerlings production of hatchery-reared milkfish (Chanos chanos) in earthen nursery pondsEB Coniza et al. (2010) 32 ppAn extension manual detailing the three types of nurseries, site selection, and pond preparation; fry selection, handling, transport, acclimation and stocking, fish monitoring, feeding, and harvest; and economics.Each copy costs US$6 |
 AEM 44 Prevention and control measures against viral nervous necrosis (VNN) in marine fish hatcheriesLD de la Peña (2010) 38 ppAn extension manual that describes the clinical signs, behavioral changes, and species affected by the virus; detection, prevention and control methods are also included.Each copy costs US$6 |
 AEM 43 Philippines freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium spp.)MRR Eguia et al. (2009) 50 ppThis manual provides information on the biology, morphology, natural distribution, habitat, and economic importance of selected freshwater prawns found in the Philippines.Each copy costs US$6 |
 AEM 42 Seed production and grow-out of mud crab (Scylla paramamosain) in VietnamNC Thach (2009) 29 ppThis manual provides information on the biology and techniques in the larval rearing, nursery and grow-out of the mud crab Scylla paramamosain.Each copy costs US$4Currently Out of Stock |
 AEM 41 Grow-out Culture of the Asian Catfish Clarias macrocephalusEB Coniza et al. (2008) 29 ppThis manual deals with topics on site selection, catfish rearing systems, disease management, and the economics of the grow-out culture of catfish.Each copy costs US$6Currently Out of Stock |
 AEM 40 Breeding and Seed Production of the Asian Catfish Clarias Macrocephalus (Gunther)JDT Fermin et al. (2008) 28 ppAmong the topics discussed in this 28-page manual are broodstock development and management, hatchery and nursery, health management and financial analyses of the breeding and seed production of the Asian catfish.Each copy costs US$6Currently Out of Stock |
 AEM 39 Abalone HatcheryAC Fermin et al. (2008) 31 ppThis manual contains information on abalone hatchery operation, including site selection, design, culture of natural food, broodstock management, spawning, nursery, packing and transport, and profitability analyses.Each copy costs US$6.50 |
 AEM 38 Tilapia Broodstock and Hatchery ManagementRV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2007) 48 ppThis 48-page manual covers topic on broodstock selection, hatchery and nursery management, costs-and returns analysis and health management.Each copy costs US$4.50 |
 AEM 37 Giant Clam Hatchery, Ocean Nursery and Stock EnhancementSS Mingoa-Licuanan, ED Gomez (2007) 109 ppA 109-page manual discusses the hatchery, ocean nursery and stock enhancement of giant clam. It also contains information on macroalgal and zooxanthellae culture.Each copy costs US$14 |
 AEM 36 Tilapia Farming in Cages and Ponds (in print or CD; indicate choice)RV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2004) 40 ppThis 40-page manual describes the farming practices for tilapia in cages, pens, ponds, and tanks. Also details selection of quality seedstock, maintenance of stock (feeding, water management), and harvesting. A list of institutions working on tilapia R&D is included.
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 AEM 35 Best Management Practices for Mangrove-Friendly Shrimp FarmingDD Baliao, S Tookwinas (2002) 50 pp (Filipino version also available)This 50-page manual puts together the best practices that SEAFDEC/AQD has developed with the Department of Fisheries in Thailand. These practices include the use of biomanipulators and greenwater system, the use of settling ponds with baffles and biofilters, the use of sludge collectors among others. These practices have been field-tested in Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar and Vietnam.
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 AEM 34 Biology and Hatchery of Mangrove Crabs Scylla spp. ET Quinitio, FD Parado-Estepa, JJDC Huervana (2018, 3rd edition) 46 ppA 46-page revised edition of the 2008 manual that describes the hatchery protocol that SEAFDEC/AQD developed for the mass production of mangrove crabs Scylla spp. Setting up of the hatchery is described, as are the steps in managing the breeders, larval rearing, and nursery rearing. Common problems and their solutions, and updated economic analyses are also discussed. Each copy costs US$4 Browse through the contents |
 AEM 33 Induced Breeding and Seed Production of Bighead CarpAC Gonzal et al. (2001) 40 ppA 40-page manual that details the advanced induced spawning technology for Bighead carp developed at SEAFDEC/AQD through the years. This handbook emphasizes the adoption of efficient carp hatchery techniques for optimal production of good quality eggs and juveniles.Each copy costs US$3 |
 AEM 32 The Farming of the Seaweed KappaphycusAQ Hurtado, RF Agbayani (2000) 26 ppA 24-page manual that introduces the carrageenan-producing seaweed Kappaphycus whose culture has spread from Jolo in Mindanao to at least 14 sites in the Visayas and Luzon. Four culture methods are presented: fixed off-bottom, raft long-line (single or multiple), hanging long line, and polyculture of seaweeds with carnivorous fishes. The Filipino version, Pag-aalaga ng halamang-dagat na Kappaphycus (2007), is also available.Each copy costs US$3 |
 AEM 30 Net Cage Culture of Tilapia in Dams and Small Farm ReservoirsDD Baliao et al. (2000) 14 ppA 14-page manual that details net cage design and cage management after tilapia has been stocked. Some data on operating costs included.Each copy costs US$2 |
 AEM 23 Pagpapaanak ng TilapyaRV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2007) 52 ppThis 52-page revised edition of the 1996 manual, discusses the spawning of tilapia in concrete tank hatcheries, hapa hatcheries in ponds and lakes and the hatchery operations of tilapia.Each copy costs US$3.50* |
*Special authors’ price AEM 22 Pag-aalaga ng TilapyaRV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2007) 55 ppA 55-page manual details the culture and grow-out of tilapia until its harvest. This manual also includes a list of government agencies in the Philippines involved in tilapia research and development.Each copy costs US$4* |
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Textbooks
Textbooks, monographs and other books
Erlinda R. Cruz-Lacierda et al (2015) 36 pp A 36-page monograph on the occurrence, prevention and diagnosis of possible diseases in the culture of milkfish, from broodstock management to grow-out |
 Field guide to mangrove identification and community structure analysisMa. Junemie Hazel Lebata-Ramos (2013)The field guide provides a key and images of plants and plant parts for identifying Philippine mangrove species; instructions on how to lay out quadrats and solve equations needed for mangrove community analysis; and a glossary. The guide is intended for researchers, academicians, students and those in government and non-government organizations actively involved in mangrove research.
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 Seaweeds of PanayAQ Hurtado et al. (2006) 50 ppA 50-page book listing 112 species of seaweeds found in Panay island in west central Philippines, 27 of which are new records to the area. Each color photograph is accompanied by a physical description. Common names, seaweed habitat, economic importance, and collection site/s are also noted.Each copy costs US$5 |
 Handbook of the Mangroves of the Philippines – PanayJH Primavera et al., ( 2004) 106 ppA 106-page guide is a user-friendly presentation of technical botanical description and illustrations of Philippine mangrove species in Panay Island, Guimaras and Aurora Province. Vegetative and reproductive structures of 34 mangrove species that are readily observed in the field are emphasized and presented in color photographs and as graphic icons. Also discussed: importance of mangroves; mangrove decline and legislation; conservation and rehabilitation; and mangrove-friendly aquaculture.Each copy costs US$20 |
 Nutrition in Tropical AquacultureOM Millamena et al., eds (2002) 221 pp
A 221-page book has eight chapters on aquaculture nutrition, feed formulation and feeding management. This book is the product of more than 25 years of research experience in fish nutrition and feed development at SEAFDEC/AQD.Include US$2 for mailing fee in the Philippines and US$5 for outside the Philippines. |
 An Assessment of the Coastal Resources of Ibajay and Tangalan, AklanLMB Garcia, ed (2001) 60 ppThis is a report describing the present state of marine resources in several coastal barangays in northern Panay island where AQD has collaborative projects. Recommendations from this report will guide Fisherfolks and other stakeholders, particularly the local government units in their development plans.Each copy costs US$6 |
 Ecology and Farming of MilkfishTU Bagarinao (1999) 117 ppThis book is a 171-page, reader-friendly illustrated account of the life history of milkfish (Chanos chanos) in nature and in aquaculture. It describes the different farming systems and status of the milkfish industry, and recommends means to ensure sustainability.Each copy costs US$13 |
Conference proceedings
Conference proceedings
Sustainable aquaculture development for food security in Southeast Asia towards 2020 Belen Acosta, Relicardo Coloso, Evelyn Grace de Jesus-Ayson, Joebert Toledo (2011) 169 pp This documents the proceedings of the Regional Technical Consultation on Sustainable Aquaculture held 17-19 March 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand. |
 Proceedings of the Regional Technical Consultation on Stock EnhancementJH Primavera et al., eds (2006) 150 ppThis 150-page book documents the proceedings of an experts’ consultation held at AQD in July 2005. It contains nine review papers and seven country papers. Each copy costs US$6 |
VCD
Video CD
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Posters
PostersLife cycle of mud crab (2011) |
 Life Cycle of Donkey’s Ear Abalone (2016) 36 in x 24.5 in Color poster conceptualized by M de la Peña and MDG Arnaldo. Each copy costs US$3 |
