Now in its second year of implementation, an Isabela State University (ISU)-led project sought to explore effective ways to increase the survival rate of freshwater eels (Anguilla marmorata). Freshwater eels, locally known as ‘kasili,’ ‘igat,’ or ‘palos,’ flourish in most of the rivers and estuaries in the Philippines. The country has been one of its major producers as it houses high-value species of eels. However, eels face high mortality rates during culture because of the low quality of water and feeds.

Ramoran, R. B. (2024, March 19). Kangkong and azolla extract improve immune response and disease resistance of eel. Daily Guardian, p. 10.