Tag Archives: AQD

Most people would not expect a scientific breakthrough to emerge from pond mud. But in 2017, a routine culture experiment at SEAFDEC/AQD in Iloilo took an unexpected turn. Then researcher Dr. Mary Anne Mandario stocked culture tanks with jelly cocoons, the egg capsules of mudworms, and expected little more than another round of observations. Instead, the worms multiplied far beyond what Dr. Mandario (now a scientist as of this writing) expected. The dramatic increase caught her attention. More intriguing, however, was the appearance of two distinct polychaete species. One appeared familiar. The other did not resemble any species she could identify. Rather than dismissing the anomaly, Dr. Mandario pursued it. Specimens were sent to Dr. Christopher Glasby, a polychaete taxonomist …

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) launched its first training course on oyster hatchery operations, equipping aquaculture practitioners from three countries with practical hatchery skills to support sustainable oyster farming. Held from 23 June to 2 July 2026 at its Tigbauan Main Station in Iloilo, the 10-day course brought together five participants—two from the Philippines, two from Brunei Darussalam and one from Bangladesh—representing government and research institutions, the academe, and the private aquaculture sector. “One of the biggest challenges facing oyster farming is ensuring a reliable supply of quality seed. The establishment of oyster hatcheries will help lessen our dependence on the fluctuating supply of wild seed which is affected by seasonal spawning, pollution, and other natural …

This technology is now ready for commercialization to enhance the seaweed industry of the country

Two SEAFDEC/AQD scientists presented the department's climate change efforts

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

A meeting with SEAFDEC/AQD Manila Office personnel on 25 January 2017 and 12 January 2017, respectively.

A meeting of SEAFDEC Technical Departments and Secretariat held 3 December 2016 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

An assembly of SEAFDEC Program Committee members held from 28 November to 2 December 2016 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

A meeting of AQD management and senior representatives of relevant Philippine government institutions held on 4 November 2016 at Makati City, Philippines.

More than 700 persons attended the event held in Iloilo City, Philippines.

25th Meeting of the Philippine Technical Administrative Committee held on 20 October 2015

Mr. Ernest Chiam of World Wide Fund for Nature discusses the concept and benefits of aquaponics.

A five-year agreement was signed between SEAFDEC/AQD and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) on 17 March 2015

With thirty five participants, the training was held from 25 to 27 February

Professor Abigail Elizur, from University Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, presented a seminar on “Biotechnology applications in marine aquaculture” on 20 January at AQD’s Tigbauan Main Station