SEAFDEC/AQD Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center | Aquaculture Department
To support and promote research, development, and dissemination of new aquaculture technologies
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory
- Develop rapid and sensitive techniques for detection and identification of pathogens of farmed fishes, crustaceans, and mollusks
- Establish fish cell lines for use in the diagnosis of viral diseases
- Find alternatives to antibiotics
- Develop vaccines and immunostimulants against aquatic pathogens
- Find microbes for treatment of aquaculture wastewater
Molecular Endocrinology and Genetics Laboratory
- Develop strategies to enhance the reproduction and growth of aquaculture species
- Examine genetic variation among wild and domesticated stocks of animals and plants in aquaculture
- Find molecular markers for parental pedigree analysis to facilitate selective breeding and genetic improvement
Algal Production Laboratory
- Develop improved seedstocks of seaweed for the industry
- Optimize use of algae for industrial and medical applications
- Find algae for pollution control and wastewater treatment
Fish Feed Technology Laboratory
- Find alternative protein sources to reduce feed costs
- Develop low-pollution or environment-friendly feeds
- Improve feed conversion and growth of farmed species
- Improve feeds for genetically superior breeds