In this issue: 1) Aquaculture development projects in Asia underway; 2) Four Indian scientists undergo training at SEAFDEC; 3) The milkfish research development program of SEAFDEC; 4) Status of aquaculture in some Latin American countries; 5) Edible crustaceans in the Philippines; 6) Notes from our readers; 7) AIA director: PCARR's Pantas awardee for 1978; 8) 10th World Mariculture Society meet