Tilapia growers in Luzon reap the benefits of aquashade technology, which reduces water temperature by more than 3°C and expects to increase spawning rate and seed/fry production by more than 100% in both pond-based and hapa-based seed production systems. Aquashade technology involves installation of netting materials over the pond to provide shade during summer months. The technology aids tilapia production in the Philippines, which is greatly affected by increasing water temperature especially during warm months of the year.

Lalican, E. R., & Cañada, E. N. G. (2021, July 15). Tilapia growers in Luzon benefit from aquashade technology. Daily Guardian, p. 8.