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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”

SEAFDEC/AQD conducts mud crab farming training in Calatagan, Batangas last 29 July 2017

Representatives from the academe, NGOs, government, and the fisheries industry received a complete set of publications during the Book Launching held at the SEAFDEC/AQD Multi-Purpose Hall in Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines on July 7, 2017.

Dr. Rolando Platon returns to SEAFDEC/AQD as the DKV Memorial Lecture speaker and shares his experience in tilapia hatchery operation

SEAFDEC/AQD organized its annual bloodletting and medical mission on 4 July 2017 at its Tigbauan Main Station in Iloilo as part of its 44th anniversary activities

Farmers Forum was organized as part of SEAFDEC/AQD’s 44th anniversary celebration held at the SEAFDEC/AQD Multi-Purpose Hall in Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines on July 6, 2017.

The UK-funded GlobalSeaweed* initiative was launched last July 21 2017 to improve the research capabilities and knowledge for the industry in developing nations

A preparatory meeting for the JAIF project on anguillid eels held in Palembang, Indonesia on June 9, 2017.