Research and development for sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asia : SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department strategic plans 2009-2012
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Abstract
Outlines the strategic plans of the SEAFDEC/AQD for the years 2009 to 2012. In it, the new mission statement is presented as well as the goals, objectives, and targets of its various research, training, information dissemination, and administrative thrusts.
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SEAFDEC/AQD
Research institutes--Planning Aquaculture--Research Strategic planning--Management
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SEAFDEC/AQD. (2009). Research and development for sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asia: SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department strategic plans 2009-2012. Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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12 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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