Aquaculture Training Schedule 2013

SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) was established in 1973 to conduct research, develop technologies, disseminate information, and train people in the farming of fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and seaweeds for food, livelihood, equity, and sustainable development.

SEAFDEC Aquaculture 2015 Training schedule

Date/Status	Training Course*	Venue**
16 – 20 February 11 – 15 May 14 – 18 September Accepting applicants	Freshwater Prawn Hatchery & Grow-out Operations	BFS
16 – 20 March 01- 05 June 24 – 28 AugustAccepting applicants	Tilapia Hatchery & Grow-out Operations	BFS
20 – 24 AprilAccepting applicants	Carp Hatchery & Grow-out Operations	BFS
21 April – 05 MayAccepting applicants	Sandfish Seed Production, Nursery and Management	TMS
17 – 21 August 12 – 16 OctoberAccepting applicants	Catfish Hatchery and Grow-out Operations	TMS BFS
06 -26 MayAccepting applicants	Abalone Hatchery and Grow-out	TMS
26 May – 17 JuneAccepting applicants	Mud crab Hatchery, Nursery & Grow-out Operations	TMS
17 June – 24 JulyAccepting applicants	Marine Fish Hatchery	TMS
24 November – 03 DecemberAccepting applicants	Community-Based Freshwater Aquaculture for Remote Rural Areas of Southeast Asia	TMS
08 September – 22 February 2015 On-going	Distance Learning Course: Basic Principles of Health Management in Aquaculture	Online
*Other courses*
By arrangement Accepting applicants	Fish Health Management	TMS
By arrangement Accepting applicants	Hatchery of Selected Species (Milkfish/Seabass/Grouper)	TMS
By arrangement Accepting applicants	Seaweed Farming	TMS
By arrangement Accepting applicants	Cage/Pond Culture of Selected Marine Species	TMS
By arrangement Accepting applicants	Detection of Viral Diseases in Fish and Shrimp	TMS
By arrangement Accepting applicants	On-site Training Course on Aquaculture Technologies (depending on training need of clients)

*Training courses may be postponed if minimum number of participants cannot be attained. Courses should have at least 7 local participants

**BFS – Binangonan Freshwater Station, Tapao Point, Binangonan, Rizal; TMS -Tigbauan Main Station, Tigbauan, Iloilo

***Training fees cover cost of registration, training materials, field trips, accident insurance and lodging except meals

For more information, please contact:

Training and Information Division
Tel No.: (6333) 330 7030; Fax No.: (6333) 330 7031
Email: training@seafdec.org.ph
edjayson@seafdec.org.ph, faya@seafdec.org.ph (for BFS-based training courses)
– See more at: http://www.seafdec.org.ph/2014/training-schedule/#sthash.kihYGpDV.dpuf