Four fisheries research and development projects supported by the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), along with knowledge products developed by DA–National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), were showcased at the 4th National Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Exhibition (NAFTE), held on October 1-3, 2026, at Legazpi City Convention Center in Legazpi City, Albay. continue reading : BAR-funded technologies, knowledge products showcased at NAFTE

To strengthen efforts to conserve and manage Endangered, Threatened, and Protected (ETP) aquatic wildlife in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) is developing the Bulletin of Harmonized Assessments of Aquatic BiodiversitY or BuHAY — an initiative envisioned to provide a centralized and accessible digital resource for aquatic biodiversity assessment continue reading : NFRDI develops BuHAY website to strengthen aquatic biodiversity conservation

The Department of Agriculture–National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) was recognized by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) for providing valuable on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities to its Bachelor of Science in Chemistry students through the Institute’s Students’ Training Support (STrainS) program. The recognition was presented during the OJT culminating activity of PUP’s 4th-year continue reading : NFRDI earns recognition as PUP partner institution for STrainS program

The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) equipped fisheries professionals with skills to translate scientific research into evidence-based policy action through “FishKwela: Translating Fisheries Research into Policy Briefs,” a Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited online training with 5.0 credit units, held on September 30, 2026, via Zoom. Attended by 159 participants, the training continue reading : Fisheries professionals equipped to translate research into policy action through FishKwela

To enhance the technical proficiency of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) personnel in fish taxonomy and identification, the Department of Agriculture–National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through its FishKwela program, conducted the second batch of its training on “Practical Techniques in Fish Taxonomy and Identification” on September 29 – October 1, 2026, continue reading : FishKwela trains 2nd batch of BFAR personnel in fish taxonomy, identification