http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1818 Proceedings of the Regional Technical Consultation on Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Southeast Asia Towards 2020 held from 17 to 19 March 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:27:04 GMT 2026-04-09T11:27:04Z https://repository.seafdec.org.ph:443/bitstream/id/f5061d46-2b43-4c6c-88ff-b89ef52eb599/ http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1818 http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1827 Myanmar: Status of implementation of the resolution and plan of action on aquaculture. Win, Htun Acosta, Belen O.; Coloso, Relicardo M.; de Jesus-Ayson, Evelyn Grace T.; Toledo, Joebert D. This report discusses the long term and short-term project plans for aquaculture development such as the expansion of farming area and management plan for supply of good quality seed through promotion of strains of parent major carp stocks. The report also includes the successful and unsuccessful activities on environment-friendly aquaculture such as mangrove-friendly shrimp culture and organic farming practices. Recognizing the impacts of aquaculture on environment and impacts of improper practices on market trends, Myanmar Department of Fisheries is formulating Good aquaculture practices (GAPs) based on experiences of other Asian countries. This report explains the role of human resource capabilities and development schemes at different levels and at the same time decentralization that enhances the necessary core expertise that will address issues on disease, nutrition, hatchery and grow-out technology. Moreover, the report expresses the promotion of livelihood of the rural people through small-scale aquaculture based on community and grass-root level through participatory approach. It reveals the future prospects and proposed concepts on resolution of emerging world climate challenges towards the economical and sustainable aquaculture development. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1827 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1828 Philippines: Status of implementation of the resolution and plan of action on aquaculture. Adora, Gil A. Acosta, Belen O.; Coloso, Relicardo M.; de Jesus-Ayson, Evelyn Grace T.; Toledo, Joebert D. The aquaculture sector in the Philippines has remarkably grown in the last decade. It is now a prominent sector contributing significantly to the country s overall fisheries production. In 2008, aquaculture posted the highest production growth at 48.5% (2.4 million mt), followed by the municipal fisheries sector with 26.8% (1.3 million mt), and the commercial fisheries sector with 24.7% increase (1.2 million mt). Sustainable management of the sector is a primary concern because the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) recognizes that this tremendous growth in aquaculture production must be balanced with ecological considerations. This report outlines the major steps BFAR, as the agency mandated to protect aquatic resources and practice sustainable aquaculture in the Philippines, has taken towards the achievement of the objectives/themes outlined in a plan of action for aquaculture set during the 2001 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Fisheries millennium conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The country has gained significant strides in promoting environment-friendly aquaculture, especially with the promotion of the mariculture park projects. In line with this theme, policies to promote sustainable aquaculture and strategies to ensure healthy and wholesome aquaculture were formulated. Research, development and extension activities are in progress towards ensuring sustainable aquaculture and achieving the other commitments, as outlined in the Resolution and plan of action for the aquaculture sector in the Philippines which was proposed during the 2001 Bangkok conference of senior officials of ASEAN member countries. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1828 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1831 Status of implementation of the resolution and plan of action on aquaculture in Thailand. Yashiro, R.; Limthammahisorn, S.; Suntornratana, U. Acosta, Belen O.; Coloso, Relicardo M.; de Jesus-Ayson, Evelyn Grace T.; Toledo, Joebert D. Aquaculture development in Thailand is based on the principle of balance and sustainability. The missions of aquaculture development include the development of fishery products from aquaculture to achieve international quality standards, enhanced sustainability of fishery products from aquaculture, stock enhancement of aquatic resources, and development of research and technology for aquaculture. The national directive aims at increasing production by 5% per year to provide at least 30 kg per person per year of food fish consumption. In recent years, Thailand aquaculture technology developments have increased not only in productivity but also in terms of quality and safety of products throughout the production line. Its development has become more harmonious with the natural environment and more consistent with socioeconomic development. With regard to supply of quality seeds on consistent and sustainable basis, the Department of Fisheries (DoF) supports both the government and private sector hatcheries to produce quality seeds. The Good aquaculture practices (GAPs) and Code of conduct (CoC) which comply with the environmental theme are also applied. Research for broodstock development is aimed at enhancing reproduction by nutritional manipulation and closed recycling water system for broodstock. Promotion of domestication and research in genetic manipulation for broodstock are practiced. Moreover, the regulations of feed quality control have been performed according to the Feed quality act (1982). The Good manufacture practices (GMPs) and HACCP for aqua-feed manufacturing are promoted as voluntary. Currently, the use of ingredients for bio-energy production is emerging in aqua-feed industry. Research to develop suitable alternative protein sources to reduce the use of fish meal is on-going and is being supported by DoF. The expanded scientific information and technology development designed for aquaculture offer significant benefits to both producers and consumers by enhancing the production efficiency and quality of cultivated aquatic species with appropriate culture practices. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1831 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1829 Singapore: Status of implementation of the resolution and plan of action on aquaculture. Wee, Tan Yit Acosta, Belen O.; Coloso, Relicardo M.; de Jesus-Ayson, Evelyn Grace T.; Toledo, Joebert D. Singapore is a small island state and its development of commercial aquaculture started only in the early 1970s. The foodfish aquaculture industry currently produces about 4% of the estimated 100,000 mt of fish consumed annually. The main bulk of foodfish production comes from marine coastal farms and some from land-based foodfish farms. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) is the national authority for aquaculture development for Singapore and manages aquaculture farms through the issuance of farm licenses. For marine foodfish farms, the farm licensee has to abide by good farm management guidelines to maintain the farm in good condition and ensure that the farm does not engage in activities that would pollute the farm waters. For land-based farms, there are also guidelines that address infrastructure layout, farming system and water treatment facilities. The latter requires that sedimentation ponds, reservoir ponds/tanks, supply and drainage systems, trade effluent treatment and sampling plant are included in the farm set-up. Aquaculture, as with all other food production practices, is facing challenges for sustainable development. An example of Singapore s contribution to sustainable aquaculture is through the development of technology for consistent and economical mass production of fish seeds under controlled conditions. This approach will alleviate the pressure on nature to provide the seeds for farming and would make available large numbers of quality fish for small and large-scale commercial aquaculture. AVA has established the Marine Aquaculture Centre (MAC) at St. John's Island to address the needs of aquaculture development for Singapore through fish reproduction and seed production technology development as well as large- scale fish farming technology development. At present, the fish reproduction technology research work involves closing the reproductive cycles of key marine food fish species and also fry production at a commercial scale. Closing the reproductive cycles will eliminate the reliance and alleviate the pressure on wild seed stock. Good quality brooders are selected, maintained and bred to produce quality fry, which would indirectly translate to better growth performances and shorter culture period. This, together with good farm management practices, will optimize the usage offish feeds during the culture cycle. AVA is looking into the use of vaccination for fish health management purpose, to reduce the reliance on prophylactic drugs in the future. Antibiotics or chemicals if not administered properly for treatment may have negative consequences. One of them is the presence of drug residues in aquatic products which has food safety and health concerns. Other issues include adverse effects on the environment such as build-up resistance of pathogens. In the past, the focus of attention in aquaculture management had been on increasing yield by culture practices, with a view to short-term economic viability. With the current rate of depleting marine resources, there is an urgent need to develop aquaculture in a sustainable way. Current efforts and future developments such as implementation of surveillance programmes, personnel training, fish nutrition and feeding, fish health, the establishment of good aquaculture practices, monitoring of the fish farming environment seawater re-use and information sharing will facilitate working towards the development of sustainable aquaculture in Singapore. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10862/1829 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z