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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)

A new feed formulation that hopes to lower the cost of fish farming and make fish more affordable to the masses kicked off with the field-testing of the low-cost feed at the Igang Marine Station of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.

Three Fijians searched the world over and found the platform they needed for learning the culture of the prized commodity at SEAFDEC/AQD in Iloilo, Philippines.

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

The Partido State University partnered with SEAFDEC/AQD for the implementation of a resource enhancement project at the Lahuy Group of Islands.

Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) has appointed a new researcher to be based in SEAFDEC/AQD starting from April 2019. Dr. Ryogen Nambu will succeed Dr. Masashi Kodama who worked in AQD since 2014 as a visiting scientist.

Consul General Jia Li of the Consulate of the People’s Republic of China in Cebu expressed interest to promote cooperation between China and the Philippines with regards to the fisheries sector and hopes to make progress together with SEAFDEC/AQD.

After almost 33 years in service at SEAFDEC/AQD, scientist Dr. Maria Lourdes Aralar is still on the go with many things lined up for her even after she retired last 14 February 2019.

The need for alternative feed ingredients is underlined by the rising cost of fish meal and fish oil. Feeds can account for over 50% of the production cost in fish farms.

SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources conducted an on-site training on freshwater aquaculture in Kabacan, Cotabato last 25-28 February 2019.

To improve the quality of crab production and culture, SEAFDEC/AQD, in partnership with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Kalibo Save the Mangroves Association (KASAMA), spearheaded a training session conducted for the local crab farmers of Kalibo, Aklan.

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

Fisheries officers of eight countries from Africa, Asia and Oceania spent 16 days training at SEAFDEC/AQD in the Philippines hoping to improve the fish farming industries in their respective countries. See what they have to say in this video.

To “intensely” address the problem on the shortage of quality seed material (propagules) and increase productivity and profitability within the seaweed sector, technical staff of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources attended a 10-day training course at SEAFDEC/AQD.

With the need to promote and disseminate freshwater aquaculture technologies within the community, SEAFDEC/AQD initiated and has been conducting an international training course on “Community-Based Freshwater Aquaculture (CBFWA)” since 2007 with funding support from the Government of Japan – Trust Fund.

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

Fisheries officers of eight countries from Africa, Asia and Oceania spent 16 days training at SEAFDEC/AQD in the Philippines hoping to improve the fish farming industries in their respective countries.

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

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