WPEA project workshop bridges gaps in tuna data reporting

The Department of Agriculture–National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through the West Pacific East Asia–Sustainable Pacific Fisheries (WPEA-SPF) project, joined the “WPEA Data Gaps Workshop” in Sydney from March 2–6, 2026, to address gaps in tuna fisheries data reporting. Represented by Suzette Barcoma, national coordinator of WPEA-SPF Philippines, the workshop focused on strengthening and continue reading : WPEA project workshop bridges gaps in tuna data reporting

NFRDI joins PANORAMA writeshop, highlights ABS-TBI program as replicable fisheries solution

The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through its Training Division, participated in the SOMACORE PANORAMA Writeshop held on March 3 and 5, 2026, contributing a case study on the institute’s AquaBiz Schools – Technology Business Incubation (ABS-TBI) program. The writeshop aimed to support Philippine partners in documenting marine and coastal conservation continue reading : NFRDI joins PANORAMA writeshop, highlights ABS-TBI program as replicable fisheries solution

NFRDI scientist presents shrimp health research results at Aquaculture America 2026

Representing the Philippines, Dr. Mary Nia Santos, Scientist I and chief of the Aquatic Animal Health Section of the DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), presented her research at “Aquaculture America 2026,” organized by the World Aquaculture Society on February 17-19, 2026 in Las Vegas, USA. In the Aquatic Animal Health session, Dr. Santos continue reading : NFRDI scientist presents shrimp health research results at Aquaculture America 2026

NFRDI-FFRDC receives commendation and partnership award for student development

The Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (FFRDC), one of the research centers of the Department of Agriculture – National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), received a “Plaque of Commendation” and an “Award of Partnership for Student Development and Excellence” from Nasugbu East Senior High School during the Project Immersion Gala Night held on continue reading : NFRDI-FFRDC receives commendation and partnership award for student development

First graduates of NFRDI’s ABS-TBI program conferred

Seventeen aquaculture entrepreneurs became the first graduates of the AquaBiz School–Technology Business Incubation (ABS-TBI) program of the DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) following a graduation ceremony held on March 4 at the Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (FFRDC) in Butong, Taal, Batangas. “Today marks a historic and meaningful milestone, not only for continue reading : First graduates of NFRDI’s ABS-TBI program conferred