Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) scientists may have the answer to fish kill threats by employing solar technology that boosts milkfish production in an environment-friendly way. Dr. Westly Rosario, chief of BFAR’s National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center (NIFTDC) in this city, said the solar-powered mechanical Aeration System for fishponds and fish cages bangus (milkfish) is all set for inauguration this month. The project is a joint endeavor of BFAR and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) titled “Pilot Surveys for Disseminating Small and Medium Enterprises Technologies for Photovoltaic (solar panel) Power Source for Milkfish Production.”

Riñoza, J. (2014, August 11). Solar aerator to boost milkfish production, avoid fish kills. Manila Bulletin, p. 19.