SEAFDEC/AQD Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Series: ICLARM Conf. Proc. 64
Genetic research at the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department
(ICLARM - The World Fish Center, 2001)Southeast Asia is endowed with a variety of species that can be cultured as food fish. Since 1973, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) has devoted research efforts to ... -
Application of predatory bacteria (Bacteriovorax sp.) as a biocontrol agent against the pathogenic Vibrios in Pacific whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei)
(Taylor and Francis, 2026-01-21)Vibriosis, a bacterial disease, is considered a significant threat to the sustainability and economic viability of shrimp production. The present study evaluated the application of a predatory bacterium to control the ... -
AQD Matters 2025 November – December
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2026-01)In this issue: 1) SEAFDEC/AQD supports pilot oyster culture initiative in Estancia, Iloilo; 2) SEAFDEC/AQD presents updates at 32nd PTAC meeting; 3) SEAFDEC/AQD boosts rural freshwater aquaculture through training; 4) ... -
Species composition of seaweed biofoulers in fish cage aquaculture in Bongao Channel, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
(Prensip Publishing, 2025-12-29)The excessive growth of seaweeds (macroalgal biofouling) on submerged cage structures is a severe operational constraint for fish cage aquaculture in tropical environments. This study investigated the species composition ... -
Stocking density effects on growth performance of glass eels (Anguilla bicolor pacifica) in outdoor tank conditions
(College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2025-12)Optimizing stocking density is necessary to maximize the production efficiency of farmed fish. This study examined the effect of stocking density on the growth performance of the Pacific shortfin eel Anguilla bicolor ... -
Where sea turtles meet people and fisheries: Citizen research for conservation
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center; Forest Foundation Philippines, 2025)Since 2000, SEAFDEC FishWorld has served as a focal point for community engagement in marine biodiversity conservation, with a particular emphasis on sea turtle protection in the waters surrounding Panay and Guimaras ... -
First report on the use of various fishing gears and transport schemes for the captive breeding of shortfin scad (Decapterus macrosoma) as a potential species for aquaculture
(Elsevier, 2026-01)This study establishes the first protocols for the live capture and transport of shortfin scad (Decapterus macrosoma), a potential new species for aquaculture. Wild fish were collected in the central Philippines ... -
Storm-induced stress and mortality of juvenile black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon during intermediate culture for stock enhancement
(Springer, 2025-12-08)In aquaculture-based stock enhancement, releasing juveniles at larger sizes can increase their chances of survival. Moreover, on-site (or within the release area) nursery rearing or intermediate culture of hatchery-bred ... -
Gleaning of fishery of conch (Gastropoda: Strombidae) in seagrass beds of Guimaras Island, the Philippines
(Department of Science and Technology, 2025-12)Gleaning is a subsistence fishery vital to the lives of coastal communities. The gastropod conch is among those found abundant in gleaners’ catch, particularly observed in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, the Philippines. Three ... -
Hatchery production of sea cucumbers: Status, problems and directions
(Mindanao State University at Naawan, 2025)Sea cucumbers are ecologically and economically important marine invertebrates, whose wild populations have been threatened by overfishing in recent decades. The rapid decline in wild stocks was driven by high market prices ... -
AQD Matters 2025 September - October
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)In this issue: 1) Baliao continues tenure as SEAFDEC/AQD Chief; 2) SEAFDEC/AQD highlights aquaculture advances at Agrilink 2025; 3) SEAFDEC/AQD reviews 2025 progress, plans future research development initiatives; 4) ... -
Catfish culture
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-11)This brochure introduces the essential practices in catfish hatchery, nursery, and grow-out culture, focusing on the African catfish Clarias gariepinus, a hardy and fast-growing species suited for small-scale and ... -
SEAFDEC/AQD highlights 2024
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-11)SEAFDEC/AQD highlights 2024 is SEAFDEC/AQD's annual report updating on its accomplishments and progress for the year 2024. -
Single initial inoculation of bioflocs maintains water quality in the long-term culture collection of Brachionus plicatilis
(Springer, 2025-11-13)While rotifers are important first live feed in marine fish hatcheries, maintaining the rotifer culture collection by feeding live microalgae and water exchange is laborious and costly. It is therefore necessary to streamline ... -
Bioflocs-assisted mass culture of Brachionus plicatilis under prolonged zero-water exchange and its application to Pagrus major larviculture
(Elsevier, 2026-02)The sustainable mass production of rotifers is crucial to sufficiently supply marine fish hatcheries. However, maintaining a stable rotifer culture is still a challenge mainly due to unionized ammonia (NH3) ... -
AQD Matters 2025 July - August
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-10)In this issue: 1) Baliao highlights mission-driven growth at 52nd anniversary; 2) SEAFDEC/AQD joins 2nd Regional Aquaculture Seminar in Côte d’Ivoire; 3) Chief, TID Head participate in workshop for ... -
Dietary crude ulvan from Ulva intestinalis enhances growth, salinity stress tolerance, and immunity against Vibrio harveyi in early juvenile milkfish Chanos chanos
(Elsevier, 2025-10)Ulva green seaweeds are known for their rapid growth and limited commercial value, and hold significant potential as sources of bioactive compounds for aquaculture. Among these, the sulfated polysaccharide ulvan has ... -
Advances in reproduction and broodstock management of mangrove crabs (Scylla spp.): A review
(Springer, 2025-09-25)The mangrove or mud crab (Scylla spp.) is among the most commercially important aquaculture species owing to its high demand in both local and international markets. However, the rapid expansion of farming activities ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 78
Best operational practices for biosecure farming of black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) in earthen ponds
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-07)This extension manual "Best Operational Practices for Biosecure Farming of Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) in Earthen Ponds," is designed to meet the urgent needs for a comprehensive, time-ready guide that ... -
Analytical Services
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-08)Updated version with revised prices effective August 2025.





















