Introducing
Aquacultur
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Milk Fish (Chanos-Chanos)
Tilapia (Oreochromis)
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Shrimp (Caridea)
Mussel (Mytilus edulis)
Oysters (Ostreidae)
Seaweed
• Have you ever heard the word
“aquaculture”? What do you think it
means?
• Where do you think fish in the market
come from?
• Can fish be “farmed” the same way as
land animals?
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INTRODUCTION TO
AQUACULTURE
The Philippines is an archipelago, a group of
islands surrounded by bodies of water. Our
country is rich in natural resources, particularly
in fisheries. Unfortunately, human activities such
as illegal fishing, destruction of mangrove
forests, and water pollution have severely
damaged
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become a sustainable method
to prevent further depletion of our natural
resources. Another way of sustainability is food
processing, which contributes greatly to food
security and economic growth.
WHAT IS AQUACULTURE?
Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic
organisms such as fish and shellfish under
controlled condition.
Furthermore, RA 8550 (The Philippine
Fisheries Code of 1998) defined it as
fishery operations involving all forms of
raising and culturing fish and other fishery
species in fresh, brackish, and marine water
areas.
IMPORTANCE OF
AQUACULTURE
IMPORTANCE OF
AQUACULTURE
2. GROWTH OF THE
1. FOOD SECURITY ECONOMY
The demands for fish and its The market produced by
products rise along with our aquaculture contributes
population, further intensified
by the declining state of our to the development of a
natural resources due to vibrant economy. As a
environmental degradation result, the government
and damaging fishing collects enormous
practices. amounts of money, which
Agriculture is an essential it uses to fund other
industry for food security, initiatives, national
supplying a large portion of infrastructure projects,
the market’s fish and other
fisheries goods like seaweed, and research.
fish, crabs, and mollusks
IMPORTANCE OF
AQUACULTURE
4. PROFITS AND
3. EARNINGS IN FOREIGN EMPLOYMENT
EXCHANGE
The Philippines is leading A large portion of the
aquaculture producer, population in the nation
contributing significantly depends heavily on
to global fish production. It aquaculture for their
supplies various countries living as the Philippines is
with a wide range of an archipelago
aquatic products, including surrounded by water.
fish, and seaweed. Many opted also in
building backyard fish
farming for additional
TYPES OF AQUACULTURE
SYSTEMS
TYPES OF AQUACULTURE
SYSTEMS
1. FISH CAGE
It is a structure used for
raising fish, constructed
from nets and ropes sewn
together to resemble an
inverted mosquito net. It is
built in a body of water
using frameworks made of
wood, bamboo poles,
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or
galvanized iron (GI) pipes,
along with flotation devices,
anchors, and mooring lines.
TYPES OF AQUACULTURE
SYSTEMS
2. FISH PEN
It is an artificial
aquaculture unit
that is built in a
shallow body of
water using poles
that are securely
aligned and
enclosed by a net.
TYPES OF AQUACULTURE
SYSTEMS
3. FISHPOND
It is an aquaculture
facility that is
surrounded by dikes
and equipped with
supply canals and
water gates for
effective water
management.
TYPES OF AQUACULTURE
SYSTEMS
4. FISH TANK
It is any sizable
liquid-filled concrete,
fiberglass, or steel
container used to
cultivate fish and
ither aquatic plants
and animals.
1. AQUACULTURIST
Specializes in
breeding, rearing,
and harvesting of
fish, and other
aquatic organisms in
a controlled
environment.
2. FISHERY TECHNICIAN
Assists in monitoring,
maintaining, and
managing fish farms
and hatcheries. Some
of their jobs are data
collection, feeding,
water quality
monitoring,
equipment
maintenance
3. FISH FARM
CARETAKER
Oversees the daily
operations which
includes feeding,
monitoring fish
health status,
cleaning, and
ensuring optimal
growth of the fish
4. FISH FARM
AIDE/WORKER
Supports the
caretaker and
aquaculturist in the
daily routine of
maintaining the fish
farm. They help in
cleaning, feeding,
and maintaining
equipment.
5. FISHERY FACILITIES REPAIR
AND MAINTENANCE WORK
Maintains and
repairs the
equipment and
infrastructure of fish
farm such as water
pumps, nets and
cages.
6. RESEARCH
OFFICER
Conducts studies on
fish species,
aquaculture practices,
and other innovative
sustainability
approaches which can
improve productivity
and conservation
methods.
7. FISHERIES RESOURCES
PROTECTION GROUP
Conserves and
manages fishery
resources conservation
and management.
8. FISH WHARF
OPERATOR
Manages the
operations at the fish
farms including
handling fish as they
are brought to shore,
sorting, weighing and
preparing for selling.
1. FISH FARM
OWNER
Runs operations that
include the breeding,
early rearing, and
growing of fish to
market demand.
2. FISH DISTRIBUTOR
Usually called as
supplier, handler or
trader. This is a
business that buys and
sells from fish farm
owners to wet markets,
supermarkets,
restaurants and export
What role does
aquaculture play in
providing livelihoods
for local communities?
Aquaculture gives people in local
communities a way to earn money. It
provides jobs in fish farming, taking
care of ponds or cages, feeding fish,
harvesting, processing, and selling the
fish or seafood.
Many families depend on these jobs for
their daily needs. Aquaculture also
helps local businesses grow, because
people buy supplies like fish feed, nets,
and boats. In this way, aquaculture
supports the economy of the
community.
As a Recollect learner, how
can you show the value of
Interiority in recognizing
the importance of fisheries
contribution to the local
and global economy?
Show the value of interiority
by understanding how
fisheries support the
economy and by reflecting on
how actions can help promote
safe, sustainable, and
responsible practices that
benefit both people and the
