The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) and the University of the Philippines (UP) are seeking to develop the mussel farming industry using geolocation technology. In a statement by Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resource. Research and Development (DoST-PCAARRD), its Industry Strategic Science and Technology program hopes to use geographic information system (GIS)-based mapping to identify suitable sites for mussel culture. “The advent of recent geospatial technologies such as GIS and remote sensing can provide quick and reliable information that can be displayed visually for better management of aquaculture areas,” DoST- PCAARRD said.

Mogato, A. G. A. (2018, July 23). Mapping technology being touted to develop mussel farming industry. BusinessWorld, p. S2/8.