Conference Proceedings: Recent submissions
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Distribution and abundance of hard clam shells Meretrix meretrix along the coastal areas of Panguil bay, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)Meretrix meretrix is believed to be abundant in Panguil Bay and in the absence of relevant fishery statistics, it is useful to quantify their biomass with a view to determining their fishery potential. This study aims to ... -
Preliminary trials on the optimization of hormone dosages for induced breeding of Philippine silver perch, Leiopotherapon plumbeus
; Aya, Frolan
; Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)
The silver perch Leiopotherapon plumbeus, locally known as ayungin, is an endemic freshwater fish that is commercially valuable as it commands a high price in the local market. Due to excessive fishing and other potential ... -
Perceptions on the effects of maritime activities on the Philippine aquatic ecosystem
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)Throughout history, humans create an impact on marine ecosystems. May it be positive or negative, such impact is long-term and shapes the overall image of the system. As humanity increases its number, so does the impact ... -
Growth and survival of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles fed diets with varying levels of irradiated chitosan
; ; Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)
Chitin is a natural biopolymer and the second most abundant after cellulose. Chitosan, a derivative of chitin which is soluble in acidic aqueous media, is used in many applications like food, cosmetics, biomedical and ... -
Modelling the impact of different stress agents on Holothurian immunity
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)Due to dietetic and pharmacological values of many species of sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea, Echinodermata), and depletion of their natural resources, the species of little or no commercial value attract attention as new ... -
Preliminary assessment of the abundance and fishery of snapping shrimp (Alpheus sp.) in Calape, Bohol, Philippines
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)Snapping shrimp Alpheus sp. is abundant in Calape, Bohol, particularly in coastal areas with a wide intertidal zone, mangroves and rich mud banks. Locally known as takla , it is considered as one of the major seafood ... -
A preliminary study on the diagnosis of coral reef healthiness and establishment of coral replenishment technology
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)Field surveys for coral reef through line-intercept-transect (LIT) and temperature profiling using data-loggers were done at three layers of 5, 10, and 15 m depths in coral reef areas, Nogas Island, Anini-y, Antique, ... -
Preliminary trials on the effects of weaning and larval diets on survival and growth of silver therapon (Leiopotherapon plumbeus) larvae
Aya, Frolan; ; Garcia, Luis Maria (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)
Success in larval rearing of silver therapon can be achieved through early weaning of fish larvae from live food to artificial diet. Two experiments were carried out to investigate the effects of (a) weaning age (abrupt ... -
Larval rearing of silver therapon (Leiopotherapon plumbeus) in outdoor tanks
Aya, Frolan; ; ; Garcia, Luis Maria (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)
Silver therapon (Leiopotherapon plumbeus, Kner 1864), locally known as ayungin, is an important freshwater food fish species found in Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the Philippines. Its market price is twice that of ... -
Development of a simple, rapid, cost-effective diagnostic kit for WSSV
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)Shrimp aquaculture is one of the most important sources of income and livelihood in the Philippines. For the past two decades, the white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) has adversely affected the production of the Philippine ... -
Optimization of feeding and growth conditions for hatchery-bred larvae of indigenous Philippine silver perch, Leiopotherapon plumbeus (Perciformes: Terapontidae)
; Aya, Frolan; ; Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)
The Philippine silver perch, locally known as ayungin, is an endemic fish species and is considered as a potential candidate for aquaculture and for stock enhancement. However, high mortality associated with early larval ... -
Resource assessment of sea cucumber in northern Iloilo, central Philippines
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)A resource assessment of sea cucumber was conducted in six out of eight coastal towns in northern Iloilo, a fisheries rich area facing the Visayan Sea in the central Philippines. A yearlong assessment was conducted in 2012. ... -
Stock enhancement? Why bother
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)There are two approaches to resource enhancement of depleted wild fish stocks: through stock enhancement where aquaculture science plays a central role, or through improved management of fish stocks. This paper presents ... -
The importance of mangroves to capture and culture fisheries
Primavera, JurgenneAbstract only. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)
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Good aquaculture practices (GAqP): setting directions for harmonized regional standards - the Philippine experience
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)A milestone process on how Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) emanates in Philippine aquaculture and its integration to the ASEAN harmonized standardization efforts is discussed in the paper. The management model, value ... -
Potential genetic impacts of hatchery-based resource enhancement
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)The global population according to the United States Census Bureau has reached 7 billion as of October 2013. The continuous growth in human population will continue to put tremendous pressure on food production. The demand ... -
Seed production of the blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus)
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)The blue swimming crab, Portunus pelagicus, is becoming a commercially important species in the Philippines. The expanding export market for crabs has led to intensified collection and has threatened the wild stocks. This ... -
Induced breeding of giant trevally, maliputo (Caranx ignobilis)
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)The giant trevally, maliputo (Caranx ignobilis), a highly prized and most popular indigenous migratory fish in Taal Lake, Batangas, Philippines, was induced to spawn using various hormones (to assess hormone efficacy on ... -
Post-larval rearing strategies in sandish (Holothuria scabra) culture
; Sibonga, Rema; (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)
Various post-larval rearing methods were compared to determine which scheme would give the most yield of newly settled (visible) juvenile stage (> 1mm body length). Five types of postlarval rearing methods were tested: T1- ... -
Estimation of energy budget of sea cucumber, Holothuria scabra, in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture
; ; ; ; ; Lebata-Ramos, Ma. Junemie Hazel (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)
Continuous intensification of aquaculture production has brought about environmental issues associated with eutrophication worldwide. Environmental deterioration such as hypoxia and sulfide production due to water and ...
