Comprehensive Guide to Philippine Fisheries and Aquaculture

Three largest bodies of water

West Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean and Celebes Sea

Freshwater system

Regret to the practice of raising and breeding fish in the water from slow moving to fast moving sources

Marine system

Raising and breeding of fish and other aquatic organisms in seawater or saltwater environment

Brackish system

Refers to the raising and breeding of fish in the areas where fresh water and seawater mix

Aquaculturist

Person who practice aquaculture which involve the cultivation and farming aquatic species

Fishery technician

A person who monitors or assist in the daily work of fish breeding and fish feeding

Fish farm caretaker

Person who helps maintain and take care of the pond or cages

Fish farm worker

Assist in breeding and rearing fish in pond,cages and net in water . Help monitor and maintain the water quality of ponds and clean the water

Fishery repair and maintenance worker

Person who conduct boat repair , maintenance and net repair

Fisheries resources protection group

Agency that enforces fishery laws and regulations in fishing

Fish research officer

Person who conduct research and development on fish welfares and issues

Fish farmer owner

Responsible for overseeing the planning, management and coordination of hatcheries

Fish distributor or trade

Connect fishery product with consumer , supply consumer with fish from fish pond

Fish cultivation

Refers to the process of raising fish in controlled environments

Fish pond

Constructed in various ways , there are two common types

Earthen fish pond

Controlled ponds created by digging the soil of the desired area and depth

Concrete ponds

Common for farming catfish, tilapia. The pond bottom is covered with a concrete floor and built above ground

Fish pens

Found in makes this method requires the use of net , bamboo can be used for the post and braces this method is inexpensive and easy to manage

Cage culture

Used for culturing fish in coastal areas using a floating cage, uses in making fish farming cage nets are installed from the bottom to the surface

Extensive culture method

Has stocking density of 10,000 fry per hectare fish is solely depend on natural aquatic organism

Semi intensive culture method

Has higher stocking density of 10,00 to 15,000 major fed sources in this method are natural feedings or supplementary feeding.

Intensive culture method

most expensive system of fish culture require costly water management and is dependent on artificial formulated feeds

Fish propagation

Method of breeding fish using natural , semi natural, artificial method of production

Natural propagation

Males and females are placed together in breeding area such as tanks where they spawn naturally

Semi natural propagation

Female fish are given injection of chemical such as pituitary gland extract to induce spawning , then placed in an enclosed breeding area until spawning occurs

Artificial propagation

Female fish are given one or more injection or chemical to induce the ripening of dormant eggs in the ovaries , eggs are artificially fertilized with sperm obtained from male

Fish conservation

Refers to the careful planning, management and protection of fish populations and their habitats

Fish sanctuary

Body of water where the fisheries are protected conserved, and managed set up in the oceans where the government designated areas where fishing is prohibited

Fish habitat

Place where fish live grown and survive they are classified into three categories

Mudfish or dalag

Live in muddy pools stream or ponds throughout the country

Catfish or hito

These thrives well in swamps , streams this fish reaches a length of 5 centimeter when it's 4 to 5 month old

Gourami

Popular native fish found in rice paddies especially the giant gourami