The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources National Freshwater Technology Center (BFAR NFTC) have rolled out a project to revolutionize Australian red claw CRAYfiSH (CHERAX QUADricarinatus) cultivation in the country. Secretary Francisco Ti” La”rel Jr. arrived with senior Department of Agriculture (DA) officials, foreign investors, and a team of researchers to ”nveil the project last Jan. Q5. “We envision this program to contrib”te to o”r national prod”ction and s”pply the rising demand for crayfish, especially in tourist spots like Bohol and Palawan, which event”ally improves the livelihood of our fisherfolk,” Laurel said, underscoring the market potential of the species.

Domingo, L. C. (2026, January 29). Project seeks to boost crayfish production. The Manila Times, p. B5.