To most people, a bucket of seawater is simply water. But to Dr. Minerva Fatimae Ventolero or simply Doc Min, a molecular biologist at the Aquaculture Research and Development Division (ARDD) of DA-NFRDI, it was home to billions of microscopic organisms that quietly sustained aquatic ecosystems. “In the same manner as we now appreciate the continue reading : FEATURE: Metagenomics: Decoding the hidden aquatic world through the lens of an NFRDI scientist
When the COVID-19 pandemic confined millions of Filipinos to their homes, it also inspired new ways of producing food. Backyards, rooftops, and even small corners of urban communities were transformed into productive spaces as households sought practical and sustainable ways to secure fresh food. One technology that gained momentum during this period was urban aquaponics, continue reading : FEATURE: Urban aquaponics: Redefining food security
As the aquaculture industry continues to expand, one of its greatest challenges remains the increasing cost and limited availability of fishmeal, a key ingredient in commercial fish feeds. To help address this problem, DA-NFRDI, through the Aquaculture Research and Development Division (ARDD), together with Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD), University of the Philippines continue reading : From agricultural by-products to sustainable fish feed
For years, scientists have known that White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) and Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) have long been two of the most devastating diseases in shrimp aquaculture, capable of wiping out entire stocks within days and causing billions of losses worldwide. Despite recent advances, significant gaps remain in understanding the mechanisms of AHPND continue reading : Scientists uncover hidden factors behind two devastating shrimp diseases
How many young lobsters can safely be raised in a nursery cage before crowding begins to affect their growth and survival? Researchers from the DA-NFRDI-Aquaculture Research and Development Division (ARDD) set out to answer this question through a 120-day nursery trial at the Panabo City Mariculture Park in Davao del Norte. Their findings offer a continue reading : FEATURE: Giving tiger lobsters room to grow