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Biological evaluation of existing feed formulations for the grow-out culture of the mud crab, Scylla serrata
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
This study was conducted to identify a formulated pelleted feed for the grow-out culture of the mud crab. A commercial crab feed (CCF) was evaluated together with fish by-catch (FBC) and three test diets (formulated and ...
Trading of juvenile crabs and grow-out culture in Capiz
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
The article presents the trade of juvenile crabs in the Province of Capiz, Philippines. Moreover grow-out culture was also presented. Likewise, common problems encountered in the trade, and culture of the crabs was discussed.
Mud crab fattening project of KAMAMANA in Del Carmen, Siargao Island
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
The Kaanib ng mga Mangingisda at Magsasaka ng Numancia Aqua-Agrikultura (KAMAMANA), established in Del Carmen, Siargao Island in 2011 is a People's Organization active in promoting the advocacy in 1) protecting the environment ...
Polyculture of mud crab in Region 3
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
The polyculture of mud crab with one to three other species (milkfish (Chanos chanos), tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) and shrimp or sugpo (Penaeus monodon)) is a common practice in Region 3. Pond preparation is given importance ...
Overview of the mud crab industry in the Philippines
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
Mud crab farming has long been established in the Philippines and the country is the second top producer in the world. Except for Scylla paramamosain, the three other species, S. serrata, S. tranquebarica and S. olivacea ...
Unified provincial fisheries law enforcement of ordinance of Camarines Norte focusing on mud crab
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
Due to overfishing and widespread coastal habitat degradation, the Province of Camarines Norte passed a provincial fisheries law enforcement known as the Unified Provincial Fisheries Law Enforcement Ordinance of Camarines ...
Diseases affecting wild and farmed mud crab in the Philippines
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
Mortalities due to cannibalism and diseases have been reported as major problems in the grow-out phase of mud crab production. This study aimed to identify and describe diseases affecting farmed and wild mud crab (mangrove ...
Initiatives on mud crab culture at the Palawan Aquaculture Corporation
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
Mud crab (Scylla spp) has long been a prime commodity in both local and global market and is regarded as one of the important high-value crustacean species produced in the Philippines. Decades ago, its culture basically ...
Development of protocol for the production of hatchery-reared mud crab Scylla serrata juveniles for soft-shell crab farming
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
Development of economically viable techniques for growing hatchery-reared juvenile crabs to suitable sizes will address the problem on the source of seed stocks for soft-shell crab farming. This paper reports the production ...
Strategies to reduce disease incidence in mud crab culture
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
Mud crab hatchery suffers from low survival due to susceptibility to bacterial infection in the early larval stages among many causes. Despite food safety issues, antibiotics continue to be used in the absence of effective ...