An international aquaculture research center is currently working to develop sustainable farming techniques for the spiny lobster (Panulirus ornatus) and evaluate its viability as a livelihood for coastal fishers in the Philippines. Locally known as tiger lobster or banagan, the species has been recognized by the Iloilo-based research center – Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) – for its potential to strengthen a high-value industry due to its high market demand and abundant seed resources in the country.

SEAFDEC/AQD launches initiative for science-based spiny lobster farming. (2026, February 21-22). Panay News, pp. 16, 15.