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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources tapped the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center in a P10 million project to conduct surveys and prepare development plans for the establishment of 15 multi-species fish hatcheries around the Philippines.

Mr. and Mrs. Rito Bombeo, retired researchers of SEAFDEC/AQD continue to promote aquaculture in Naawan, Misamis Oriental.

A SEAFDEC/AQD study suggests that fruits peels can be used as additives for tilapia feed.

An organization of young professionals in Mindoro, ventured into crab farming and partnered with the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center - Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in organizing a training course on crab culture for fish farmers in Mindoro.

SEAFDEC/AQD will conduct surveys and trainings this year towards establishing mangrove crab seed banks, nurseries and grow-out production farms in Catanduanes.

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

External evaluators applauded the Japan-funded studies of SEAFDEC/AQD presented during the “2017 Annual Progress and Planning Meeting on the Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture and Resource Enhancement in Southeast Asia,” on 9 February 2018.

Shrimp farmers are advised not to stock their ponds during cold months from November to February because shrimp get stressed when temperatures dip below 27°C, predisposing them to diseases.

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

Dan D. Baliao has been appointed to head the Aquaculture Department (AQD) of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) effective 7 September 2017.

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol expressed support to SEAFDEC/AQD and advised officials of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to more closely coordinate with its experts.

Seven participants completed the 37-day training on marine fish hatchery from 20 June to 26 July 2017 at SEAFDEC/AQD’s Tigbauan Main Station

The new Multi-Purpose Hall of SEAFDEC/AQD was inaugurated during the opening program of its 44th anniversary celebration on July 3, 2017.

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