Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division - IARRD

11/09/2026

READ: CAMIGUIN — Green mussel farmers in Camiguin faced a growing challenge as wild seedstock or wild-caught juveniles have been declining in Taguines Lagoon.

More at: https://r10.bfar.da.gov.ph/𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐭-𝐚𝐭-𝐚-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞-𝐑𝐞/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAUQptdjbGNrBRCm0nBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeMESRz9mSFO3h6EApkmdkqNNAs-4CX2e8GSSqT9yclp5vs0PoExkjF8EAL1M_aem_GCUNommTvHWB08uvHuPFpQ

07/09/2026

HOW DO YOU KEEP HATCHERY WATER IN CHECK?

Meet HATCH or Heat-Assisted Temperature Control and Monitoring System for Hatchery Management of Milkfish!
HATCH is DOST-MIRDC’s smart system for milkfish hatchery management, designed to continuously monitor critical water quality conditions.

With strategically installed sensors, HATCH monitors:
🌡️ Temperature
💨 Dissolved Oxygen
⚗️ pH
🧂 Salinity

Four parameters. One smart monitoring system.

Contact us to know more.

01/09/2026

Researchers from the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) in Iloilo developed a new kind of patis using tahong or mussels as an alternative to traditional fish sauce.

Read more:
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/science/1000765/up-visayas-researchers-develop-tahong-patis-as-healthier-alternative-to-fish-sauce/story/

29/08/2026

19/08/2026

Ngayong Buwan ng Wika, tuklasin natin ang iba’t ibang tawag sa mga yamang akwatika na mino-monitor ng Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division mula sa iba’t ibang wika ng Pilipinas! 🇵🇭🐟🦐🦀

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Sama-sama nating aralin at ipagmalaki ang yaman ng ating mga wika at akwatika!

13/08/2026

Tilapia has long been one of the most affordable and accessible fish commodities in the Philippines. 🐟

Ever wondered whether the tilapia on your plate is male or female? But before we get to that…

Did you know that s*x reversal in tilapia was explored by a Filipino scientist and researcher as early as 1972?

Get to know Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero, III, known as the Father of Sex-Reversed Tilapia and discover his journey in exploring hormonal s*x-reversal techniques that helped shape tilapia aquaculture!

As we acknowledge his significant contributions in tilapia industry, we would also like to greet Dr. Guerrero, a belated happy birthday! We express our gratitude to your continued commitment to supporting programs for the aquatic sector.

Let us talk more about tilapia and other aquatic commodities! Make sure to follow our page. 💬

05/08/2026

CHECK THIS OUT: Strengthening Samar's Mussel Industry through S&T, and Collaboration

Following the recent reassessment of Samar's mussel industry, the Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division (IARRD), in partnership with Dr. Reynold D. Tan of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), conducted a series of consultation meetings on July 27–28, 2026 to present science- and technology-based interventions for possible refinement, adoption, and collaborative implementation. ✨

The series of meetings consulted key stakeholders, including the Provincial Government of Samar, OPFO-PLGU Samar, BFAR Provincial Fisheries Office (PFO) Samar, DOST Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) Samar, Samar State University (SSU), UP Tacloban College (UPTC), the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of Jiabong, DENR Region VIII, and BFAR Region VIII. The discussions emphasized the importance of multi-agency collaboration in forwarding science, technology, and innovation (STI) to strengthen the province's mussel industry.

The proposed technologies cover the entire mussel value chain from hatchery and nursery production to grow-out, post-harvest handling, processing, and value addition. These aim to maximize natural seedbed utilization, improve seed supply, expand culture areas, enhance production efficiency, and ensure the safety and quality of mussels.

Through sustained collaboration among government, academe, and other stakeholders, the initiative seeks to promote sustainable mussel production, improve food security, and create more improved livelihood opportunities for coastal communities in Samar. 📝

23/07/2026

IN PHOTOS: Training on Post-Harvest Handling, Fermentation Technology, and Business Entrepreneurship for Philippine Green Mussels

The Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division, together with the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), successfully conducted a training on low-salt mussel sauce production in Abucay, Bataan, on July 21-23, 2026. The training aimed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed for the successful production of low-salt mussel sauce. ✨✨

The participants included members of fisherfolk associations in Abucay, Bataan; representatives from the local government units (LGUs) of Samal, Orion, and Limay; stakeholders from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region III; and the Office of the Provincial Agriculture. Their participation reflected a shared commitment to enhancing post-harvest practices and promoting the adoption of the low-salt mussel sauce technology developed by UPV with the goal of creating value-added products and expanding livelihood opportunities for local communities.

Through the guidance of resource speakers Ms. Ernestina M. Peralta and Dr. Reynold Tan, together with the project team from the University of the Philippines Visayas, participants took part in hands-on training on the assessment and evaluation of post-harvest handling scenarios, as well as the pre-processing steps involved in producing low-salt mussel sauce.

Overall, the training enhanced the participants' knowledge and practical skills in post-harvest handling, fermentation technology, and value-added processing, while promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities through the production of low-salt mussel sauce. 📈

22/07/2026

M-eye fry counter prototype. (Image credit: DOST-MIRDC Project team) To improve the fry counting process in local hatcheries, the M-eye Fry...