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Towards reviving the production of Philippine native aquatic species
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2019)The overexploitation of native aquatic species mainly for household consumption, not to mention the habitat loss and introduction of invasive alien species in major inland water bodies of the Philippines, has resulted in ... -
Utilization of the tropical almond tree leaves in aquaculture
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2019)Tropical almond tree (Terminalia catappa), also known in the Philippines as “talisay” is a large tropical tree in the Combretaceae (leadwood tree) family that grows mainly in tropical areas of Asia. The tree grows from 10 ... -
Breeding marine aquarium animals: The anemonefish
(International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management, 1989-07)A brief account is given of experiments undertaken regarding the breeding of anemonefish (Amphiprion), a species popular among marine aquarists. Findings indicate these fish to be good candidates for reproductive physiology ... -
SEAFDEC AQD: Facilities and activities
(World Aquaculture Society, 2002)As an R & D complex in aquaculture that can conduct replicated studies in marine waters, brackish water and freshwater, be it in aquaria, large tanks, earthen ponds or cages, there are not that many institutions in the ... -
Addressing gaps in the culture of pathogen-free polychaetes as feed in shrimp hatcheries
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2018)One of the factors that contribute to the success of shrimp hatchery operations is the availability of good quality broodstock diets. Polychaetes have been regarded as the best maturation diet for shrimps as they contain ... -
Establishing adaptive strategies towards a climate-resilient seaweed farming: A case in Panobolon Island, Guimaras, Philippines
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2018)Seaweeds are ecologically important primary producers, competitors, and ecosystem engineers (Harley et al., 2012), support complex food webs in coastal zones, and provide habitats and food for associated organisms, from ... -
Promoting responsible aquaculture for the sustainable production of soft-shell crabs
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2018)Soft-shell crabs command a high price because these could be eaten whole when cooked. Myanmar, Viet Nam, and Thailand are among the Southeast Asian countries that produce considerable quantities of soft-shell crabs mostly ... -
Utilizing alternative ingredients in aquafeeds for sustainable aquaculture
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)Aquaculture is considered as the key to ensuring enough food protein to feed the growing world population (FAO, 2014). It is expected that the global food demand will increase to 70% in 2050. Aquaculture is touted as the ... -
Initiating resource enhancement of seahorses: A case study at Sagay marine reserve in central Philippines
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)Seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) are commonly found in tropical coral reefs as well as in lagoons and estuaries, and are highly exploited for their high price, resulting in the listing of these seahorses in the International ... -
Advocating preventive measures that inhibit early mortality syndrome in shrimps
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS) is a generic name used to describe the observed mortality occurring within the first 30 days of stocking shrimp (Penaeus sp.) post larvae (PL) in ponds. The aquaculture species reported to ... -
Sustaining environmental integrity in the midst of intensified aquaculture development
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)The escalating aquaculture production from Southeast Asia during the past decades seems inevitable notwithstanding its significant contribution to economic growth and guaranteed food security of the countries in the region. ... -
Application of GIS in shrimp disease surveillance and monitoring
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Breeding and seed production of the mangrove red snapper
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Seed production of the crucifix crab Charybdis feriatus
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Seed production of mud crab Scylla spp.
(Network of Aquaculture Centers, 2002)Mud crab farming is an important source of income for fish farmers in the Philippines. The expanding export market for mud crab as an alternative for shrimp has led to intensified collection of wild seed for grow-out and ... -
Supporting ASEAN good aquaculture practices: Utilization of alternative protein sources for aquafeed to minimize pressure on fishery resources
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2016)Aquaculture industry of Southeast Asia has been expanding steadily as a result of an increasing demand of food fish in the region as well as in the global scale. Aside from its contribution to the world’s fisheries, the ... -
Supporting ASEAN good aquaculture practices: Preventing the spread of trans-boundary aquatic animal diseases
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2016)The FAO Fishery Statistics had indicated that Asia is the top producer of fish and fishery products from both capture fisheries and aquaculture. Specifically, Southeast Asia had contributed 9-31% of the total aquaculture ... -
Seaweed production: Farming Kappaphycus in the Philippines
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Tropical abalone culture in Philippines
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DNA markers help manage Nile tilapia stocks
(Global Aquaculture Alliance, 2006)Determining changes in the genetic diversity of selected hatchery stocks through DNA-level polymorphisms analysis provides aquaculturists with a means to monitor inbreeding, control loss of genetic diversity, and achieve ...
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