Journal Articles, Conference Papers and Book Chapters by SEAFDEC Staff

Status of marine fisheries resources in Myanmar waters: Estimates from bottom trawl survey

Thapanand-Chaidee, T.; Myint Pe, U.; Chanrachkij, Isara (Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, 2010)

Sixteen survey operations in the waters of Myanmar were conducted by the research vessel MV SEAFDEC 2 during February to March 2007. After 15 h 40 min of overall towing time, a total of 1,434.4 kg of catch was classified ...

Insights on the seasonal variations of reproductive features in the eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna

Carnevali, Oliana; Maradonna, Francesca; Sagrati, Andrea; Candelma, Michela; Lombardo, Francesco; Pignalosa, Paolo; Bonfanti, Erica; Nocillado, Josephine; Palma, Peter; Gioacchini, Giorgia; Elizur, Abigail (Elsevier, 2019)

The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT, Thunnus thynnus) is one of the most intensely exploited fisheries resources in the world. In spite of the years of studies on ABFT, basic aspects of its reproductive biology remain uncertain. ...

Induction of moulting in hatchery-reared mangrove crab Scylla serrata juveniles through temperature manipulation or autotomy

de la Cruz-Huervana, Joana Joy Y.; Quinitio, Emilia T.; Corre, Valeriano L. (Wiley, 2019)

The effects of temperature and autotomy of chelipeds on survival, growth and moulting of mangrove crab (Scylla serrata) juveniles were investigated under laboratory conditions for 60 days. Hatchery-produced crabs with ...

Micro-propagation of Kappaphycus and Eucheuma: Trends and prospects

Reddy, C. R. K.; Yokoya, Nair S.; Yong, Wilson Thau Lym; Luhan, Maria Rovilla J.; Hurtado, Anicia Q. (Springer International Publishing, 2017)

Among the red algae, Kappaphycus and Eucheuma are the two most commercially important carrageenophytes farmed extensively in Southeast Asian countries; they rank top in production in terms of volume of raw material produced. ...

Nitrogen stable isotopes reveal age-dependent dietary shift in the Japanese scallop Mizuhopecten yessoensis

Aya, Frolan A.; Kudo, Isao (Taylor & Francis, 2017)

Ontogenetic niche shifts in diet are a consequence of changes in body size or resource partitioning between age classes. To better resolve the feeding patterns of the Japanese scallop Mizuhopecten yessoensis, we examined ...

Gonad development and size‐at‐maturity of silver therapon Leiopotherapon plumbeus (Kner 1864; Teleostei:Terapontidae) in tropical volcanic lakes in south Luzon, Philippines

Denusta, Pastor Jones T.; de Jesus-Ayson, Evelyn Grace; Laron, Manuel A.; Aya, Frolan A.; Garcia, Luis Maria B. (Wiley, 2019)

Gonad development of the silver therapon Leiopotherapon plumbeus in two volcanic crater lake habitats (Sampaloc Lake, Taal Lake) in south Luzon, Philippines was examined during the annual reproductive cycle. The minimum ...

Janitor fish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus in the Agusan Marsh: A threat to freshwater biodiversity

Hubilla, Marianne; Kis, Ferenc; Primavera, Jurgenne (University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), 2007-06-01)

The aim of this study is to verify reports on the presence of invasive alien catfish, known locally as janitor fish, including their possible impact on freshwater biodiversity in the Agusan Marsh, Northeastern Mindanao in ...

Fire + water + bombs: Disaster management among academic libraries in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines

Superio, Daryl L.; Abaday, Ethelyn M.; Oliveros, Mary Grace H.; Delgado, Allana S.; Palcullo, Vince Ervin V.; Geromiano, Joy F. (Elsevier, 2019-09)

The academic libraries in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines are vulnerable to disasters. In the last ten years, the majority of the 13 respondent libraries have sustained at least one disaster that may have been ...

Cost–profit analysis of Japanese-type set-net through technology transfer in Rayong, Thailand

Manajit, Nopporn; Arimoto, Takafumi; Baba, Osamu; Takeda, Seiichi; Munprasit, Aussanee; Phuttharaksa, Kamolrat (Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, 2011)

The Japanese type of set-net, Otoshi-ami, was introduced to Thailand in 2003 with the aim of assessing its feasibility as a sustainable coastal fisheries management tool for the empowerment of coastal fishers’ communities. ...

Evaluation of the bioremediation potential of mud polychaete Marphysa sp. in aquaculture pond sediments

Mandario, Mary Anne E.; Alava, Veronica R.; Añasco, Nathaniel C. (Springer, 2019-08-13)

Organic enrichment from aquaculture could alter the chemical composition of the fishpond bottom by increasing the levels of organic matter (OM), sulfur (S), iron (Fe), and lower pH of the sediment. Polychaetes can contribute ...

Solar irradiation as an alternative bleaching process for agar extracted from Gracilariopsis heteroclada in Iloilo, Philippines

Endoma, Leonilo F.; Nacional, Loda M.; Luhan, Maria Rovilla J. (De Gruyter, 2019-07-30)

The current industrial practice of using chemical bleach to achieve the pure white colour of agar is deleterious to both human and environmental health. This study evaluates the potential of solar irradiation as an alternative ...

Induction of gonadal development in protogynous grouper with orally delivered FSH DNA

Palma, Peter; Nocillado, Josephine; Superio, Joshua; de Jesus-Ayson, Evelyn Grace; Ayson, Felix; Takemura, Akihiro; Lu, Ming Wei; Elizur, Abigail (Springer, 2019-08-01)

The availability of sexually mature fish often dictates the success of its captive breeding. In this study, we induced reproductive development in juvenile protogynous tiger grouper through oral administration of a plasmid ...

Preliminary findings on supplementation of snapper fry, Lutjanus sp. with DHA-rich thraustochytrid strain, Schizochytrium sp. LEY7 showed increased growth, survival and robustness

Ludevese-Pascual, Gladys (Southern Leyte State University, 2018)

In this study, a preliminary experiment was conducted to investigate the beneficial effects of an indigenous DHA-rich thraustochytrid strain, Schizochytrium sp. LEY7 as supplement for snapper fry Lutjanus sp. using a ...

Philippine Aquatic Wildlife Rescue and Response Manual Series: Marine Turtles

Alava, Moonyeen Nida; Aquino, Ma. Theresa; Borja, Renato; Cruz, Renato; de Leon, Josefina; Doyola-Solis, Ellen Flor; Javillonar, Joyce; Obligar-Soriano, Ma. Vivian; Palma, Jose Angelito; Ramoso, Nilo Jr.; Sabater, Edna; Salinas, Rizza Araceli; Torres, Daniel; Trono, Romeo; Viloria, Angelita; Yaptinchay, A. A. (Marine Wild Fauna Watch of the Philippines, Inc., 2014)

This manual addresses the lack of information materials on how to deal with marine turtle encounters in the Philippine seas to ensure that the proper treatment and intervention is provided. The manual also responds to the ...

Fish performance, nutrient digestibilities, and hepatic and intestinal morphologies in grouper Epinephelus fuscoguttatus fed fermented copra meal

Mamauag, Roger Edward P.; Ragaza, Janice A.; Nacionales, Trisha (Elsevier, 2019-07)

Protein enhanced copra meal (PECM®) is an alternative, cheap, and sustainable source of plant protein for the aquafeed industry, albeit its use on carnivorous fish species has been very limited. A 70-day feeding trial using ...