In this issue: 1) Seizing the El Niño advantage in aquaculture; 2) Agreement inked for multi-species marine hatchery in Davao Occidental; 3) 56th SEAFDEC Council Meeting highlights key fisheries management initiatives; 4) Pompano sampling at NFRDI-FFRDC; 5) Five fisheries graduates complete intensive aquaculture training course; 6) SEAFDEC-NFRDI project collab nets 4.3 tons of whiteleg shrimp; 7) SEAFDEC/AQD stocks black tiger shrimp fry; 8) Experts share insights at Livestock and Aquaculture PH 2024; 8) Multi-species hatchery taking shape in Agusan del Norte; 9) SEAFDEC/AQD hosts Regional Sea Cucumber Roadshow; 10) Japanese experts visit AQD to discuss fish disease management, aquaculture feed market; 11) Training course on seaweed micropropagation and nursery culture held for BARMM participants; 12) BFAR staff acquire skills in mangrove crab culture; 13) 12 complete training on fish nutrition and feed development