SEAFDEC/AQD Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center | Aquaculture Department

Six new aquaculture extension manuals penned by SEAFDEC/AQD’s scientist, experts, and researchers were introduced and distributed during the institution’s 30th Book Launching on 4 July 2023 in Tigbauan, Iloilo.

SEAFDEC scientist Dr. Frolan Aya conducted a study to understand the early development of climbing perch (Anabas testudineus), a tropical freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia.

Dan Baliao’s term as SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department (AQD) chief has been extended for another two years following his reappointment by SEAFDEC Secretary-General Ms. Malinee Smithrithee.

A study was recently published on how much histidine, an amino acid that helps build and repair tissues, is needed in the diet of snubnose pompano.

The article identifies the main constraints and opportunities for mollusc aquaculture development in the Philippines.