Extension Manuals: Recent submissions

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    • Culture of marine phytoplankton for aquaculture seed production 

      de la Peña, Milagros R.; Franco, Annie (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2013)
      The 32-page extension manual describes the biology, culture techniques and maintenance and mass propagation of 12 phytoplankton species used as live feed in marine hatcheries.

    • Cage nursery of high-value fishes in brackishwater ponds: Seabass, grouper, snapper, pompano 

      Madrones-Ladja, Jocelyn; Opiña, Noel; Catacutan, Mae; Vallejo, Emmanuel; Cercado, Victorino (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2012)
      This extension manual describes nursery pond requirements, nursery rearing procedures, common diseases of young marine fish, and economic analysis of cage nursery as an enterprise separate from hatchery and grow-out culture.

    • Breeding and seed production of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) 

      Cuvin-Aralar, Maria Lourdes A.; Laron, Manuel A.; Aralar, Emiliano V.; de la Paz, Ursan C. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2011)
      An extension manual describing biology, broodstock management, hatchery and nursery operations, feeding management, packing and transport, and health management of the giant freshwater prawn.

    • Modyular na pag-aalaga ng tilapya sa mga kulungang lambat 

      Eguia, Ruel V.; Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R.; Salayo, Nerissa D. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2011)
      An extension manual detailing traditional cage culture method, concept of modular cage culture, economic feasibility of modular cage culture, and post harvest processing.

    • Fingerling production of hatchery-reared milkfish (Chanos chanos) in earthen nursery ponds 

      Coniza, Eliseo B.; Marte, Clarissa L.; Coloso, Relicardo M.; Huervana, Fredson L. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2010)
      Fingerling production of milkfish in ponds maybe operated as a commercial enterprise or a component of milkfish farming that comprises nursery, transition and rearing or grow-out phases. The fishpond nursery is used to ...

    • Grow-out culture of mangrove red snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus Forsskal, 1775) in ponds 

      Coniza, Eliseo B.; Catacutan, Mae R.; Caballero, Pedrita A. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2012)
      The mangrove red snapper is among the high-value marine fishes with great potential for export. Snapper is important to coastal fishery and ideal for aquaculture particularly in Southeast Asia. Grow-out culture of snapper ...

    • Grow-out culture of the Asian catfish Clarias macrocephalus (Gunther) 

      Coniza, Eliseo B.; Catacutan, Mae R.; Tan-Fermin, Josefa D. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2008)
      Asian catfish Clarias macrocephalus is an esteemed food fish especially in Southeast Asia due to its tender and delicious meat. This commodity constitutes a valuable fishery for small-scale fishers in the region and has a ...

    • The farming of the seaweed Kappaphycus 

      Hurtado, Anicia Q.; Agbayani, Renato F. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2000)
      A 24-page manual that introduces the carrageenan-producing seaweed Kappaphycus whose culture has spread from Jolo in Mindanao to at least 14 sites in the Visayas and Luzon. Four culture methods are presented: fixed off-bottom, ...

    • Tilapia farming in cages and ponds 

      Eguia, Ruel V.; Romana-Eguia, Ma. Rowena R. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2004)
      This 40-page manual describes the farming practices for tilapia in cages, pens, ponds, and tanks. Also details selection of quality seedstock, maintenance of stock (feeding, water management), and harvesting. A list of ...

    • A prototype warm water shrimp hatchery 

      Kungvankij, Pinij; Tiro Jr., Leonardo B.; Pudadera Jr., Beato J.; Borlongan, Emeterio; Tech, E. T.; Chua, T. E. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1989)
      A description is given of the prototype warm water shrimp hatchery established and operated by SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department since 1982. Hatchery design, operation and management, larval rearing in small indoor tanks, ...

    • Cage culture of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) 

      Cuvin-Aralar, Maria Lourdes; Aralar, Emiliano V.; Lazartigue, Alma G. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2011)
      An extension manual describing biology, site requirement, grow-out operations, health management, harvest, post harvest handling and processing, and economic analysis.

    • Farming of the tropical abalone Haliotis asinina 

      Encena II, Vincent C.; Bayona, Nestor C. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2010)
      This manual was written to provide abalone growers a practical guide on how to culture abalone based on the studies and trials conducted by SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department.

    • Seed production of sandfish (Holothuria scabra) in Vietnam 

      Duy, Nguyen Dinh Quang (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2010)
      An extension manual describing broodstock management, larval rearing, and management of nursery systems.

    • Mud crab nursery in ponds 

      Quinitio, Emilia T.; Rodriguez, Eduard; Agbayani, Renato F.; Juanga, Butch; Baticados, Didi; Catacutan, Mae; Bombeo, Ruby (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2010)
      An extension manual that is highly illustrated, detailing the biology, nursery, harvest, marketing, costs-and-returns of mudcrab nursery in ponds.

    • Intensive culture of sea bass, Lates calcarifer Bloch, in brackishwater earthen ponds 

      Jamerlan, Gerry S.; Coloso, Relicardo M. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2010)
      An extension manual describing criteria for site selection, monoculture and polyculture operations including feeds and feeding, harvest, common diseases, economic analysis.

    • Prevention and control measures against viral nervous necrosis (VNN) in marine fish hatcheries 

      de la Peña, Leobert D. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2010)
      An extension manual that describes the clinical signs, behavioral changes, geographical distribution, and species affected by the virus; detection, prevention and control methods especially in the hatchery phase are also included.

    • Philippine freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium spp.) 

      Eguia, Maria Rowena R.; Dejarme, Henry E.; Rosario, Westly R.; Roxas, Editha C.; Wowor, Daisy (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2009)
      This manual provides information on the biology, morphology, natural distribution, habitat, and economic importance of 22 notable species of Macrobrachium in the Philippines.

    • Seed production and grow-out of mud crab (Scylla paramamosain) in Vietnam 

      Thach, Nguyen Co (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2009)
      This manual provides information on the biology and techniques in the larval rearing, nursery and grow-out of the mud crab Scylla paramamosain.

    • Breeding and seed production of the Asian catfish Clarias macrocephalus (Gunther) 

      Tan-Fermin, Josefa D.; Fermin, Armando C.; Bombeo, Ruby F.; Evangelista, Ma. Antonietta D.; Catacutan, Mae R.; Santiago, Corazon B. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2008)
      Among the topics discussed in this 28-page manual are broodstock development and management, hatchery and nursery, health management and financial analyses of the breeding and seed production of the Asian catfish. This ...

    • Abalone hatchery 

      Fermin, Armando C.; de la Peña, Milagros R.; Gapasin, Rolando S. J.; Teruel, Myrna B.; Ursua, Shelah Mae B.; Encena II, Vincent C.; Bayona, Nestor C. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2008)
      This manual contains information on abalone hatchery operation, including site selection, design, culture of natural food, broodstock management, spawning, nursery, packing and transport, and profitability analyses.