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Scientific laboratory now available to fish growers
A modern scientific laboratory was recently established at the Brackishwater Station here to better serve locals engaged in the aquaculture industry. The project was a collaborative effort of the Bureau of Fisheries and ...
- September 19, 2003
RP prawn gets market break
The Southeast Fisheries Corporation (SFC) is now giving Filipino prawn growers and sellers of marine products, a venue on which such raw materials can find their way to large markets throughout the world. Sung Ho Yu, SFC ...
- January 16, 2001
Tilapia culture gives 49% ROI
Data from harvest of tilapia cultured in freshwater ponds, pens and net cages showed a return on investment (ROI) of 49% with a payback period of two years. The system was done in a natural or man-made water impoundment. ...
- November 21, 2000
Shrimp congress upholds environment-friendly culture
The national congress for the shrimp industry held here last July 1-3, 2002 presented latest advancements in technology and scientific studies relegated to shrimp farming and disease prevention. The congress attended by ...
- July 4, 2002
"Lampirong will be back in our tables soon" - BFAR
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Director Sonia Seville advised fishermen along shores where once there were abundant harvests of lampirong (Placuna placenta) or kapis shells to "wait a little bit ...
- June 3, 2002
Aquaculture targets food sufficiency
The success of researches in aquaculture technology should be gauged by its usefulness in boosting production to achieve food sufficiency. Seafdec Aquaculture Department (AQD) is a pioneer in aquaculture researches. Bureau ...
- July 10, 2001
Guimaras 1st mariculture park in RP
Guimaras province is where the country's first mariculture park is located. The park was launched on Saturday, bringing brighter economic prospects to poor Guimarasnons. The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center ...
- August 7, 2001