The Department of Agriculture–National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) showcased its research and development (R&D) initiatives on sustainable fisheries during the 47th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), held on July 9–10 at the Manila Hotel. With the theme “Bioscience Innovations: Transforming Enterprise Ecosystems for continue reading : Fisheries R&D highlighted at 47th NAST PHL Annual Scientific Meeting

GMA Network’s longest-running documentary program I-Witness conducted an exclusive interview with Dr. Maria Theresa Mutia, Scientist I and Officer-in-Charge of the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), to shed light on the current state of tawilis (Sardinella tawilis), the country’s only freshwater sardine species, found in Taal Lake. The interview, held at the NFRDI’s continue reading : GMA’s I-Witness interviews NFRDI scientist on tawilis conservation

The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the research arm of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), is undertaking a landmark initiative to breed the Bali sardinella (Sardinella lemuru), locally known as “tamban,” in captivity, a first in Philippine fisheries research and continue reading : NFRDI embarks on groundbreaking research to breed tamban in captivity

The Department of Agriculture – National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) welcomed 16 BS Biology students who are currently undergoing internship at the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Capital Region (BFAR-NCR) for a hands-on laboratory exposure at its Integrated Research Laboratory (IRL) on July 9, 2025. The interns, comprising 10 students continue reading : NFRDI hosts BFAR-NCR interns for immersive lab experience

To empower participants with the skills, mindset, and motivation to transition from subsistence fishing to sustainable, business-oriented aquaculture, the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through its AquaBiz School and Technology Business Incubation (ABS-TBI) program, conducted a hands-on, value-based entrepreneurial training for its incubatees on July 1-3, 2025, in Butong, Taal, Batangas. continue reading : Entrepreneurial training equips fisherfolk as aquapreneurs