REPORT OF THE FIRST NATIONAL COORDINATORS' MEETING ON REGIONAL SEAFARMING AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Abstract

This information is directed to representatives of governments in the Asian Pacific Region participating in the Technical Meeting of National Project Coordinators/Directors in Bangkok, Thailand on 27–29 October 1987. It regards to enligthen participants on the existing seafarming resources of the Philippines which include among others: (a) 467.13 ha oyster farms managed by 1,805 operators producing 16,465 mt in 1986. (b) 393.35 ha mussel farms managed by 596 operators producing 12,114 mt in 1986 , and (c) 4,975.73 ha Eucheuma seaweed farms managed by 4,926 operators producing 168,868 mt in 1986. The natural grounds, farming areas and potential farming sites of oyster and mussel in the Philippines are presented. The Eucheuma seaweed farming provinces are also presented. Recent developments on the farming of oyster, mussel, Eucheuma, abalone, Porphyra, Caulerpa, Gracilaria, Gelidium, Hippopus and Tridacna are discussed.