Through Fish Ark Philippines, UPLB has succeeded in the induced spawning and larval rearing of the silver therapon or "ayungin". That fish need a boat to survive seems counterintuitive but Fish Ark Philippines aims to be that life boat for threatened and endangered freshwater fishes. Inspired by the iconic Noah's ark, this conservation program funded by the Department of Science and Technology aims to ensure that there will be enough number of species for repopulation.

Darvin, L. C. (2013, March 3). Fish Ark PH: Keeping hope afloat for conservation of native freshwater fishes. Panay News, p. D7.