SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department is looking to create a special logo to commemorate its contribution to the aquaculture industry in the past five decades. The logo will also be used as part of the branding of the year-long golden anniversary activities. Hence, AQD officially opens the “logo design contest” open to all local and international participants. Prize: The winning entry will receive USD 350 in cash and a certificate/plaque of recognition. Mechanics The contest is open to all. Participants must be able to provide their name, contact number, and email address along with a copy of valid identification (e.g., primary government-issued ID, school/university ID, or birth certificate). Participants may submit one (1) entry only. Entries should be submitted in either of …
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January-February 2023Download here — File Size: 6.80 Mb Culture of natural food for farmed freshwater fish and prawn larvae Gutierrez, Reylan C.; Rutaquio, Mildred P.; Aya, Frolan; Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. (2023) 34 ppThis manual describes the various methods for culturing microalgae and other natural food organisms fed to freshwater fish/prawn larvae that are produced and reared in hatcheries. Download here — File Size: 5.87 Mb Pagpaparami at pag-aalaga ng likas na pagkain para sa similya ng mga isda at hipong tabang Gutierrez, Reylan C.; Rutaquio, Mildred P.; Aya, Frolan; Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. (2023) 40 ppInilalarawan sa manwal na ito ang iba’t-ibang paraan ng pag-aalaga at pagpaparami ng microalgae at iba pang natural na organismong pagkain para sa mga similya …
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AEM 70 Nursery and grow-out culture of rabbitfish Siganus guttatus in brackishwater ponds Caballero, P. A., Coniza, E. B., & Dayrit, R. (2022) 30 pp This manual provides an update on the current techniques for nursery and grow-out culture operations of rabbitfish. Download here — File Size: 5.98 MB September-October 2022 Download here — File Size: 16.09 MB July-August 2022 Download here — File Size: 8.49 MB Hatchery Production of Sea Cucumbers (Sandfish Holothuria scabra) Altamirano, J. P., & Rodriguez, J. C., Jr. (2022) 54 pp The manual describes the various hatchery production methodologies that were specifically optimized for the sandfish H. scabra. Download here — File Size: 15.71 MB Each print copy costs US$6 Understanding Current Challenges and Future …
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Mga teknolohiya sa pagpapaanak ng mga isdang tabang: Tilapya, karpa, hito, at ayungin Romana-Eguia, M. R. R., Aya, F. A., & Eguia, R. V. (2021) 41 pp This is a 4-in-1 Filipino-language manual on the hatchery of tilapia, carp, catfish, and silver therapon. Download here — File Size: 5 MB Promotion of sustainable aquaculture, aquatic animal health, and resource enhancement in Southeast Asia: Proceedings of the international workshop on the promotion of sustainable aquaculture, aquatic animal health, and resource enhancement in Southeast Asia, 25–27 June 2019, Iloilo City, Philippines Aya, F. A., de la Peña, L. D., Salayo, N. D., & Tendencia, E. A. (Eds.) (2021) 287 pp This publication is a product of the workshop and compiles information from …
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A. Usage of Feed Mill equipment Submit a letter of request to the Research Division Head Dr. Leobert de la Peña through the Feed Mill Supervisor Mr. Joseph Biñas stating the type and amount of ingredients to be processed. Email the letter of request to jbbinas@seafdec.org.ph and leobertd@seafdec.org.ph or fax to (033) 330-7011. The processing fee will be computed based on the power consumption, labor, equipment depreciation cost, and 15% overhead cost but not lower than PhP20 per kilogram. Milled ingredients will be released upon full payment through SEAFDEC/AQD cashiering or by bank transfer to the SEAFDEC/AQD UCPB account 307-112877-9. Feed Mill personnel are the only ones allowed to operate the grinding and milling equipment. B. Request for Feed Ingredients …
Read More »[COVID-19] Postponement of Training Courses
In light of the growing concerns around COVID-19 in the Philippines, SEAFDEC/AQD will be postponing all training courses scheduled in March and April 2020 until further notice. The postponement is in accordance with the Presidential Decree No. 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines.” SEAFDEC/AQD is implementing this safety measure to minimize inconveniences to training participants and proactively mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding. For your concerns, please contact: Training Section through email (training@seafdec.org.ph) and/or phone (63-33 330 7033).
Read More »2020 Releases
SEAFDEC/AQD Highlights 2019 Download here — File Size: 8.1 MB AEM 67 Biology and hatchery rearing of the silver therapon Leiopotherapon plumbeus Request a copy here — File Size: 4.2 MB AEM 66 Tilapia culture: The basics Download here — File Size: 7.6 MB September-October 2020 Download here — File Size: 2.2 MB July-August 2020 Download here — File Size: 12.4 MB May-June 2020 Download here — File Size: 3.8 MB March-April 2020 Download here — File Size: 6.7 MB Oplan Balik Sugpo: Production of high quality postlarvae (2020) Download here — File Size: 3.1 MB Oplan Balik Sugpo: Environment-friendly strategies in shrimp culture (2020) Download here — File Size: 3.3 MB January-February 2020 Download here — File Size: 3.53 …
Read More »Visit SEAFDEC/AQD at Agrilink 2019
SEAFDEC/AQD joins the Agrilink/ Foodlink/ Aquaink 2019 this 3-5 October 2019. We will feature our algal paste, analytical and diagnostic services, and will make farmer-friendly publications available. Find us at Booth 301, Hall D of the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Philippines.
Read More »56th Fish Conservation Week
SEAFDEC/AQD joins in the celebration of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ 56th Fish Conservation Week. Visit the SEAFDEC/AQD booth at the Fish Conservation Week exhibition at the Iloilo City Sunburst Park. The exhibition will be open to the public from 8 AM to 6 PM on 17-19 September 2019.
Read More »Upcoming Training Course on Sandfish
SEAFDEC/AQD is now accepting applicants for its training course, “Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) Seed Production Nursery & Management,” which will be held at Tigbauan Main Station, Iloilo, Philippines on 3-18 October 2019. For more information, please contact: Training and Information Division Tel No.: (63-33) 330-7033 / 330-7030; Fax No.: 330-7031 Email: training@seafdec.org.ph, cmgenzola@seafdec.org.ph, and rrpagador@seafdec.org.ph https://www.facebook.com/events/335240540470717/
Read More »2019 Releases
September-October 2019 Download PDF Format here — File Size: 5.82 MB Highlights 2018 Download PDF Format — File Size: 7.57 MB July-August 2019 Download PDF Format — File Size: 2.16 MB May-June 2019 Download PDF Format — File Size: 5.86 MB Aquatic Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems for Effective Management of Transboundary Disease Outbreaks in Southeast Asia (2019) Download PDF Format — File Size: 10 MB Sea Cucumber Hatchery and Nursery Production (2018) Contains information on the hatchery and nursery culture of sea cucumber. Download PDF Format — File Size: 3.8 MB March-April 2019 Download PDF Format — File Size: 8.70 MB AEM 65 Nursery Culture of Tropical Anguillid Eels in the Philippines Maria Lourdes Cuvin-Aralar, Frolan Aya, Maria Rowena …
Read More »ASEAN RTC on AEPRS
ASEAN Regional Technical Consultation on Aquatic Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems for Effective Management of Transboundary Disease Outbreaks in Southeast Asia20-22 August 2018 / Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao / Bangkok, Thailand Kindly find all workshop documents below: FileTechnical Session 1. Country ReportsCR01Brunei DarussalamCR02CambodiaCR03IndonesiaCR04JapanCR06MalaysiaCR07MyanmarCR08PhilippinesCR09SingaporeCR10ThailandCR11Viet Nam FileTechnical Session 2. Review PapersRP1Components and Implementation Strategies of Effective Hazard Monitoring and Early WarningRP2Transboundary aquatic animal diseases: History and Impacts to ASEAN aquacultureRP3Safe International TradeRP4Emergency response to emerging diseases: TiLV in TilapiaRP5Emergency response to emerging disease: AHPND in shrimpRP6Risk analysis in aquacultureRP7Emergency preparedness and response and contingency plans as a component of an Aquatic Animal Health Management and Biosecurity Strategy FileTechnical Session 3. Workshop Presentations and other documentsWD1Workshop output by Group 1WD2Workshop output …
Read More »2018 Releases
September-October 2018 Download PDF Format — File Size: 5.95 MB July-August 2018 Download PDF Format — File Size: 12 MB Mangrove Red Snapper Nursery and Grow-out (2018) Contains information on the nursery, and grow-out culture of mangrove red snapper. Download PDF Format — File Size: 2.32 MB Tigbauan Main Station (revised 2018) A brochure on AQD’s main station. Download PDF Format — File Size: 4.09 MB May-June 2018 Download PDF Format — File Size: 11.7 MB AEM 34 Biology and Hatchery of Mangrove Crabs Scylla spp. ET Quinitio, FD Parado-Estepa, JJDC Huervana (2018, 3rd edition) 46 pp A 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 …
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Read More »AQD technical seminar series @ Aquaculture Philippines 2017
An OPEN-TO-ALL technical seminar series featuring AQD researchers on 26 May 2017 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines. Pre-registration is required (click here to learn more).
Read More »Upcoming Training Courses
SEAFDEC/AQD is now accepting applicants for its training courses on Sandfish Seed Production Nursery & Management and Marine Fish hatchery that will be held on 5-19 October and 20 June-26 July 2017, respectively
Read More »Sandfish Training Course
SEAFDEC/AQD is now accepting applicants for Sandfish Seed Production, Nursery and Management on 19 April - 3 May 2017 at Tigbauan Main Station, Iloilo, Philippines
Read More »Sustainable Seafood Week PH
SEAFDEC/AQD will be joining this year's Sustainable Seafood Week PH activities. The opening event will be held in Hyatt City of Dreams on 20 February 2017
Read More »2017 Releases
September-October 2017 Download PDF Format — File Size: 3.18 MB Sea bass Culture (2017) Contains information on the hatchery, nursery, and grow-out culture of sea bass. Download PDF Format — File Size: 2.03 MB July-August 2017 Download PDF Format — File Size: 10.1 MB AEM 64 Diseases of juvenile and adult mud crab Scylla spp. in the Philippines Eleonor 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 May-June 2017 Download PDF Format — File Size: 13.6 MB March-April 2017 Download PDF Format — File Size: 3.67 MB Seaweed Kappaphycus Farming (2017) Contains information on Kappaphycus grow-out culture. Download PDF Format — File …
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