Biotechnology, the science of manipulating genetic traits and substances has fueled the Green Revolution through the development of high yielding varieties of rice, wheat, corn, and other cereals. The same tools can be used to fuel another revolution, in another front - a Blue Revolution, says scientist Felix Ayson of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD). Ayson was the speaker at the 11th Den D. K. Villaluz Memorial Lecture as part of the festivities in the 29th anniversary of SEAFDEC AQD held last July 29 in this town. The Lecture honors the late Dean Dominiciano Villaluz, AQD's first Chief (1973-1979) for his contribution to the development of aquaculture industry in the Philippines and in the region.

Surtida, A. (2002, August 02). Scientist extols virtues of biotech in aquaculture. The Visayas Examiner, p. 9.