In the brackish ponds of Lala, Lanao del Norte, researchers from the Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (BFRDC) of DA-NFRDI are reimagining aquaculture. Their experiment is deceptively simple: raise giant freshwater prawns and red tilapia together. The results, however, have the potential to change how coastal communities farm fish, and address some of the continue reading : FEATURE: High demand, smart supply: Rise of ulang–tilapia polyculture

Milkfish scales glint silver in the sunlight, a natural feature that helps them blend into the water. But aside from camouflage, milkfish growth depends on light. Under natural conditions, fish are exposed to an equal cycle of 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness, reflecting conditions in the wild. Locally known as bangus, continue reading : FEATURE: Improving milkfish fingerling production through photoperiod manipulation

Fish domestication is a key strategy in modern aquaculture. It is designed to promote sustainable production, reduce pressure on wild stocks, and meet the growing demand for high-value species. By adapting fish to controlled environments, researchers can develop reliable breeding and rearing protocols that support both conservation and food security goals. A notable example is continue reading : FEATURE: Pigek in captivity: Securing high-value fish for food and conservation

Mudfish (Channa striata), locally known as dalag, is a freshwater fish that has long thrived in Philippine inland waters. One of its most remarkable traits is its ability to survive out of water for extended periods, thanks to specialized air-breathing organs. Prized for its tender, flavorful meat, high nutritional value, and health benefits, mudfish holds continue reading : FEATURE: Unlocking aquaculture potential of mudfish in Muslim region

Known for their tender, flavorful meat, soft shell crabs are a prized delicacy in global seafood markets, selling for up to seven times more than their hard-shell counterparts. Yet behind every soft-shell crab lies a narrow biological window: a brief moment after molting when the crab’s new shell has not yet hardened. Capturing that specific continue reading : FEATURE: Optimizing soft-shell crab farming through induced molting