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R&D breakthrough brings hope to troubled shrimp industry
The once booming shrimp industry is down, but not yet out. And a recent research breakthrough achieved by aquaculture scientists may yet help resuscitate this once thriving venture that turned in huge profits for entrepreneurs ...
- November 12, 2000
Kapis conservation in Iloilo pushed
Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries Cesar Drilon has enjoined Ilonggos to protect the kapis shells in their coastal waters. Drilon made the appeal during a recent dialogue with fisherfolk concerning the protection of ...
- August 8, 2000
Research breakthrough may revive moribund shrimp industry
A research breakthrough achieved by aquaculture scientists may help revive the moribund shrimp industry. The feat was chalked up by the government-hosted, Tigbauan, Iloilo-based Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center ...
- November 12, 2000
Drilon appeals to Ilonggos: Guard Kapis shells
Usec Drilon of the Department of Agriculture appealed to the Ilonggos particularly Tigbauan, Onton, and Guimbal fisherfolks to protect the Kapis shell (locally known lampirong) along Panay Gulf. This was addressed during ...
- July 12, 2000
Mission formed to boost shrimp, milkfish fry industries
A government bureau and a Southeast Asian center here have created a joint Technical Project Formulation (TPF) mission to address the problem of the local milkfish fry and shrimp industries. The TPF is now composed of two ...
- February 28, 2000
Usec Drilon appeals: Guard Kapis shells
Usec Cesear Drilon of the Department of Agriculture appealed to the Ilonggos particularly, Tigbauan, Oton, and Guimbal fisherfolks to protect the Kapis shells (locally known as lampirong) along Panay Gulf. This was addressed ...
- July 12, 2000
Kapis shell industry being revived
Kapis is known scientifically as Placuna placenta and locally as "lampirong." It is a bivalve mollusk with translucent shells and a very small body. The only source of this shell is wild stocks that used to abound in some ...
- July 31, 2000
Kapis shell trade revival urged
Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries Cesar Drilon has urged Ilonggos, particularly those in the first district of this province, to protect the Kapis shells in their coastal waters and revive the once prosperous industry. ...
- September 3, 2000
Iloilo folk urged to protect kapis shells
Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries Cesar Drilon has enjoined Ilonggos, particularly those in the first district of this province, to protect the kapis shells in their coastal waters. Drilon aired the appeal during a ...
- September 20, 2000
SEAFDEC AQD tackles aquaculture issues
The representatives of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC AQD) led by Chief Dr. Rolando Platon answered questions on aquaculture addressing problems on food security and poverty ...
- September 1, 2000