The success of researches in aquaculture technology should be gauged by its usefulness in boosting production to achieve food sufficiency. Seafdec Aquaculture Department (AQD) is a pioneer in aquaculture researches. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Malcolm I. Sarmiento J. and Seafdec AQD chief Rolando R. Platon agreed with Drilon.

Portal, T. (2001, July 10). Aquaculture targets food sufficiency. Panay News, p. 7.