NFRDI - Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 || Looking for an opportunity to put your knowledge into practice, develop new skills, and explore the world of work? Tara na sa DA-NFRDI!

We are now accepting applications for the Students’ Training Support (STrainS) Program for the period 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳!

The program welcomes junior and senior high school students, and undergraduate and graduate students from schools across the Philippines who are interested in undertaking face-to-face on-the-job training at DA-NFRDI.

Whether you're pursuing Fisheries, Library and Information Science, Communication, Information Technology, Office Administration, or other related fields, you can learn, gain hands-on experience, and discover how your skills can make a difference!

Apply now and join DA-NFRDI!

Application deadline: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

For application guidelines, visit: https://nfrdi.da.gov.ph/internship/

03/11/2026

[𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀] 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵- 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The NFRDI–Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center conducted a training on Fattening of Mangrove Crab in Brackishwater Ponds from October 19–23, 2026, as part of the Institute’s AquaBiz School and Technology Business Incubation (ABS-TBI) Program. The activity aimed to enhance participants’ technical knowledge and practical skills in mangrove crab fattening through science-based aquaculture technologies and improved production practices.

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

27/10/2026

𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗗𝗜-𝗕𝗙𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗔𝗕𝗦-𝗧𝗕𝗜 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚

The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute–Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center conducted a training on Fattening of Mangrove Crab in Brackishwater Ponds from October 19–23, 2026, as part of the Institute’s AquaBiz School and Technology Business Incubation (ABS-TBI) Program.

The training brought together 25 participants, including ABS-TBI incubatees from Regions IV-A, IX, and X. The group include fisherfolk, fish farmers, entrepreneurs, LGU representatives, academic professionals , and BARMM fisheries stakeholders.

The training was opened by Dr. Casiano H. Choresca, Jr., Chief of NFRDI-BFRDC and Scientist I, who highlighted Lala’s importance as one of Northern Mindanao’s mangrove crab capitals and emphasized the ABS-TBI Program’s role in strengthening stakeholders’ skills in mangrove crab culture and fattening.

The activity aimed to enhance participants’ technical knowledge and practical skills in mangrove crab fattening through science-based aquaculture technologies and improved production practices. Topics covered included mangrove crab biology, good aquaculture practices, installation of pond components and structures, and proper stocking procedures.

Participants also gained knowledge of feeding management, production monitoring, harvesting, marketing, and basic farm enterprise management. Practical sessions provided hands-on experience in pond preparation and mangrove crab stocking, reinforcing the application of appropriate technologies in brackishwater aquaculture.

One of the incubatees, Ms. Virgincita M. Herrera, shared her experience and key takeaways from the training, expressing her gratitude to NFRDI-BFRDC for selecting her as one of the beneficiaries of the Mangrove Crab Fattening project. She highlighted how the training provided her with practical knowledge of pond preparation, and gave her the confidence to independently manage and care for their fishponds.

Dr. Mudjeekeewis D. Santos, Scientist V and ABS-TBI Program Leader, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the application of the knowledge gained to improve aquaculture practices and promote sustainable fisheries enterprises and livelihood opportunities.

Through the ABS-TBI Program, NFRDI-BFRDC continues to promote the adoption of improved fisheries technologies, strengthen the technical and entrepreneurial capacities of fish farmers and aspiring aquapreneurs, and support sustainable aquaculture development and livelihood opportunities in local communities.

01/10/2026

𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗗𝗜-𝗕𝗙𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗛. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮 𝗝𝗿. 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗱𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Dr. Casiano H. Choresca Jr., Scientist I and Center Chief of the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute-Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (NFRDI-BFRDC), took the spotlight at the 3rd Bangsamoro Scientific Conference, held on September 29, 2026, at the Aria Hotel, Davao City.

With the theme “Research na Ramdam: Pananaliksik at Inobasyon para sa Mas Matatag na Bangsamoro,”, Dr. Choresca presented one of the conference’s highlighted research studies titled "Promotion of Breeding and Culture Technology of Mudfish Channa striata in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for Increased Aquaculture Production in the Region." His presentation highlights the potential of mudfish breeding and culture technologies to help boost aquaculture production and support livelihood opportunities in the BARMM.

29/09/2026

[𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓] Congratulations Jenz Contante, Realyn Mae Tabesora, Maria Adira Hinolan, Rosalie Prieto, Leobert de la Peña, and Dr. Mary Nia Santos of the Aquaculture Research and Development Division, DA-NFRDI, on the publication of their research article, “𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙮𝙥𝙚 𝙑𝙄 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙞𝙧𝘼𝘽 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙞” in 𝗕𝗠𝗖 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀.

Access research article here: https://link.springer.com/journal/12864

29/09/2026

[𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓] Congratulations Bernajocele Jalyn Baldoza, Reymark Busalla, Janine Ametin, Angellie Fernandez, and Dr. Ulysses Montojo of the Fisheries Postharvest Research and Development Division, DA-NFRDI, on the publication of their research article, “𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙙 (𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙪𝙨 𝙨𝙥𝙥.) 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨: 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩” in 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 (Volume 195, 107302, January 2027 ).

Access research article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308597X26002721?via%3Dihub

29/09/2026

A Palawan survey maps dolphin habitat and fishing activity to help reduce bycatch while sustaining fisheries.