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AQD Matters 2026 January - February

2026-03-23T08:17:19Z

AQD Matters 2026 January - February Armada, Nyra G. In this issue: 1) SEAFDEC/AQD launches spiny lobster farming initiative; 2) Community hatchery supplies prawn postlarvae with SEAFDEC/AQD support; 3) SEAFDEC/AQD joins aquaculture fair in Turkey; 4) Igang Marine Station harvests 1.29 tons of snubnose pompano; 5) SEAFDEC/AQD monitors crayfish growth in concrete tanks; 6) SEAFDEC/AQD, TESDA-6 team up to strengthen fisheries skills in WV; 7) SEAFDEC/AQD strengthens training effectiveness through presentation skills workshop; 8) Regional Aquaculture News Briefs; 9) SEAFDEC, DA-BFAR collaborate to promote single oyster culture using HDPE baskets; 10) Dumangas Brackishwater Station nets 3 tons of milkfish; 11) SEAFDEC/AQD stocks prawn, tilapia for polyculture grow-out project; 12) SEAFDEC/AQD promotes drug-free workplace; 13) SEAFDEC backs bill protecting municipal fishers; 14) SEAFDEC/AQD Library is open to public

AQD Matters 2025 November – December

2026-02-02T02:37:53Z

AQD Matters 2025 November – December Armada, Nyra G. In this issue: 1) SEAFDEC/AQD supports pilot oyster culture initiative in Estancia, Iloilo; 2) SEAFDEC/AQD presents updates at 32nd PTAC meeting; 3) SEAFDEC/AQD boosts rural freshwater aquaculture through training; 4) SEAFDEC/AQD research head presents Philippine fish disease issues; 5) 1.67 tons of pompano harvested; 6) SEAFDEC/AQD joins aquaculture dialogue at PEF forum; 7) Okinawa researcher welcomed for seaweed aquaculture exchange; 8) 2025 Christmas Party Celebration; 9) 25 years of SEAFDEC FishWorld: Connecting aquaculture science and society; 10) Former SEAFDEC/AQD staff presents study results on Atlantic cod vaccine; 11) FishWorld hold Sci-Art contests to promote aquatic sustainability; 12) SEAFDEC/AQD staff completes specialized training in Japan

AQD Matters 2025 September - October

2025-12-03T05:43:31Z

AQD Matters 2025 September - October Armada, Nyra G. In this issue: 1) Baliao continues tenure as SEAFDEC/AQD Chief; 2) SEAFDEC/AQD highlights aquaculture advances at Agrilink 2025; 3) SEAFDEC/AQD reviews 2025 progress, plans future research development initiatives; 4) SEAFDEC/AQD, private sector partner to boost pompano farming; 5) Aquaculture innovations showcased at RSTW 2025; 6) Double the crop, double the gain: Tilapia and freshwater prawn farmed together in Iloilo; 6) SEAFDEC/AQD promotes sustainable aquaculture technologies at 15^th Philippine Shrimp Congress; 7) MAFAR Tawi-Tawi aquaculturists trained in mangrove crab and sandfish culture; 8) Sandfish culture training draws local, overseas participants; 9) Trainees learn mangrove crab nursery and grow-out operations at SEAFDEC/AQD; 10) 'Oplan Balik Sugpo' yields 6 tons of black tiger shrimp; 11) Fukui Prefectural University delegation trains at SEAFDEC/AQD; 12) Coastal town residents trained in proper handling of sea turtles; 13) 1.5 tiger shrimp postlarvae produced as SEAFDEC/AQD hatchery; 14) Shrimp eyestalk ablation conducted to ensure high-quality seed production; 15) Grow-out trials for hatchery-reared redclaw crayfish launched; 16) SEAFDEC/AQD stocks abalone in Guimaras for grow-out culture; 17) SEAFDEC holds 26^th Information Staff Program meeting in Singapore; 18) SEAFDEC/AQD's newly-hired employees; 19) How mass spawning is triggered in oysters; 20) Did you know that some fish can change sex? 21) Faster milkfish farming: SEAFDEC/AQD harvests in under 3 months

AQD Matters 2025 July - August

2025-10-10T08:39:23Z

AQD Matters 2025 July - August Ebojo, Nicole Ann In this issue: 1) Baliao highlights mission-driven growth at 52^nd anniversary; 2) SEAFDEC/AQD joins 2^nd Regional Aquaculture Seminar in Côte d’Ivoire; 3) Chief, TID Head participate in workshop for combating microplastic pollution in Indonesia; 4) SEAFDEC/AQD showcases aquaculture technologies at PPS+ILDEX Philippines 2025; 5) Scientists, researchers share expertise during international aquaculture exhibition seminar; 6) SEAFDEC/AQD invests in new laboratory equipment; 7) Collaborative prawn-tilapia project in Iloilo yields 1.5 tons; 8) Cebu Doctors' Univ visit; 9) Training course enhances competencies in marine fish hatchery operations; 10) Visitors from Kagoshima University; 11) SEAFDEC/AQD introduces two new aquaculture manuals on crab, shrimp farming; 12) Medical mission for Dumangas fisherfolk; 13) FishWorld Open House & AQD Tour; 14) SEAFDEC/AQD teams up with stakeholders to clean coasts; 15) SEAFDEC/AQD @ 52: Advancing Aquaculture through Sustainability and Innovation; 16) SEAFDEC/AQD experts inspire in Aquaculture Research Talk; 17) Aquaculture experts, farmers, academics convene at Farmers' Forum; 18) Staff wellness through mental health talk; 19) A "rags to riches story" of a retiree; 20) AQD staff help plan for SEAFDEC 60^th anniv, SEASOFIa 2027; 21) Bacolod analytical lab inauguration attended by SEAFDEC/AQD; 22) Routine health checkup for grouper broodstock; 23) 12 trainees complete mangrove crab hatchery operations course; 24) SEAFDEC/AQD shares expertise in consultations for responsible crayfish farming; 25) Trainees learn from SEAFDEC/AQD experts on tilapia hatchery and grow-out operations; 26) Local, international trainees complete course on seaweed farming; 27) RES&POA 2030 regional workshop; 28) SEAFDEC/AQD Chief joins partners for launch of Davao milkfish hatchery; 29) SEAFDEC/AQD joins 34^th NACA Governing Council Meeting; 30) $250M opportunity: Scientist urges Philippines to farm rock lobster