The DA-Fisheries Research and Development Center (NFRDI), through the Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Division (FFRDC), conducted a three-day training on inland fisheries stock assessment to its enumerators on March 21-23, 2023 in Iriga City, Camarines Sur.  The training is part of a six-year research project on “Stock Assessment of Major Lakes and Rivers” that continue reading : NFRDI trains enumerators, BFAR, and LGUs for inland fisheries assessment of Lakes Buhi and Bato; gains BWS PAMB clearance

Enhance technological development, market mapping, and product standardization to conform with food safety standards, provide applicable policy direction, and develop innovative interventions — these are the research and development (R&D) activities that are being undertaken to boost the salt industry in the country as emphasized in a dialogue with salt producers and industry stakeholders on continue reading : Stakeholder’s dialogue highlights research as key support to revamp Phl salt industry

The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through its Aquaculture Research and Development Division (ARDD), is currently implementing a research project to verify Central Luzon State University’s (CLSU) aquashading technology to increase tilapia seed production and ensure income among tilapia hatchery and grow-out operators in the country. Aquashading technology, developed by CLSU’s continue reading : NFRDI to pilot aquashading technology under Phl agro-climatic conditions

The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) joined international and local stakeholders from the government, civil society organizations, higher educational institutions, and fishery/aquaculture industry in an effort to monitor, forecast, and report the effectiveness of management decisions on coastal and ocean sustainability, through the first international meeting and workshop on Coastal Ocean continue reading : NFRDI contributes to creating “Ecosystem Health Report Card” for Manila Bay

The Department of Agriculture-DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) joined key players and stakeholders in an effort to conserve the country’s diverse marine populations through the conduct of “4th Shark Summit” on March 2-3, 2023 at the DA-Agricultural Training Institute in Quezon City. The summit, themed “Partnerships for Shark Conservation,” aimed to showcase the continue reading : NFRDI presents shark conservation R&D initiatives at the 4th Shark Summit

To capacitate government practitioners working in the field of fisheries biotechnology research and development, regulations, management, policy, and communication, the Department of Agriculture – Fisheries Biotechnology Center (DA-FBC) conducted an online training-workshop titled, “Progressive Manpower Enhancement Program (PMEP) Level 3: Science Communication” on February 14-17, 2023. During the opening program, NFRDI Executive Director Dr. Lilian continue reading : Fisheries biotech practitioners capacitated on science communication

To promote mudfish aquaculture as an alternative source of income for fish farmers, while also contributing to the conservation of wild fish populations by reducing fishing pressure, the Department of Agriculture-Fisheries Biotechnology Center (DA-FBC) conducted a two-part training on “Mudfish Channa striata Induced Breeding Technology”. Headed by Dr. Casiano H. Choresca Jr., Scientist I and continue reading : Training on induced breeding technology to promote mudfish aquaculture

To develop sustainable solutions through mutual cooperation in protecting and conserving the highly diverse marine life in the Coral Triangle, a “Workshop on the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan Framework of the CTI-CFF Regional Plan of Action 2.0” was conducted on February 7-10, 2023, in Clark City, Pampanga. Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos, Scientist IV and continue reading : NFRDI experts provide input for M&E framework to protect and conserve the Coral Triangle

A partner-cooperator of the Aquafeed Research, Development and Extension Project (ARDEP) in Pacita, Lala, Lanao del Norte, harvested 867 kilos of tilapia grown in brackishwater pond after a four-month culture period on February 21, 2023. Mrs. Benita M. Maldepeña, one of the six partner cooperators, used the technology on cost-effective aquafeed for tilapia developed by continue reading : Aquafeed project cooperator in Lala, Lanao Del Norte yields 867 kg tilapia harvest

To maintain the sustainability and health of tropical tuna stocks, particularly yellowfin tuna, in the region, a second dialogue titled, “Indonesia-Philippines-Vietnam Dialogue Meeting on Harvest Strategy Implementation for Tuna Fisheries in Western Coastal Pacific Ocean (WCPO)” was held on February 15-16, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. Executive Director Dr. Lilian Garcia and Coordinator for West Pacific continue reading : Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam cooperate to sustain tropical tuna stocks in the region