Dr. Sheryll Santander-Avanceña and her team at SEAFDEC/AQD, in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Visayas, developed a formulated feed for the Indian white shrimp called the “Special Feed for Maturing Penaeus indicus Broodstock,” which was granted a utility model by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.
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BFAR staff gain practical skills in milkfish aquaculture at SEAFDEC
Another batch of personnel from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) trained at SEAFDEC/AQD on milkfish aquaculture from 17 to 28 March 2025 as part of the Philippines’ push to boost local production. The 12-day program gathered 14 personnel from various BFAR offices and facilities, including the Central Office and regional offices from Regions 3 (Central Luzon), 10 (Northern Mindanao), 11 (Davao), 12 (Soccsksargen), and 13 (Caraga). At the opening program, BFAR-3 Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz emphasized the importance of a skilled workforce to support the National Bangus Development Program (NBDP) of the Philippines. “With this training, I hope we can reach our target and make the country self-sufficient in fry production,” he told the trainees. Intensive training …
Read More »Fisheries economist Dr. Takahiro Sajiki joins SEAFDEC/AQD as Deputy Chief
SEAFDEC/AQD, an intergovernmental organization promoting sustainable aquaculture across Southeast Asia, welcomed Dr. Takahiro Sajiki as its new Deputy Chief.
Read More »SEAFDEC/AQD leads international workshop on sustainable aquaculture and aquatic animal health
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – From 12–14 March 2025, government personnel, experts, and researchers from across Southeast Asia convened to tackle key challenges in aquaculture and strengthen regional collaboration.
Read More »Hydrogen Peroxide Baths: controlling sea lice in pompano farms
The commercial production of pompano in the Philippines may not be as big as that of tilapia or milkfish, but it is developing. And with development comes challenges. There are increasing reports of sea lice infecting pompano grown in fish cages.
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