SEAFDEC/TD News

Training Workshop on Fisheries Resilience to Fisheries Management

SEAFDEC/TD in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) under the International Technical Support Program (USAID DOI/ITAP) organized the “Training Workshop on Fisheries Resilience to Fisheries Management in Small-scale Fisheries” through “Field Trip to Conduct an Impact Assessment Study in Selecting Sites” as back-to-back activity from 18 to 25 June 2024 in Krabi Province, Thailand. Twenty-two participants (12 female and 10 male) from the Department of Fisheries, Thailand, and SEAFDEC/TD attended these events. The resource persons from Mahidol University, Prince of Songkhla University, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, and Save Andaman Foundation were invited to...

Training on Climate Change and the Impact on Fish Stock Life in ASEAN

SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) organized the “Training Course on Monitoring the Phenomenon of Climate Change and the Impact on Fish Stock Life History Parameters in Waters in Southeast Asia from 10 to 13 June 2024 to build capacity on the dynamics of marine environment and the biomass monitoring based on per-recruit analysis in Southeast Asia through back-to-back the “Core Expert Meeting on Improving the Draft Work Plan and Way Forward on Project Implementation” on 14 June 2024 to improve the draft work plan to be more realistic and comprehensive, exchange the point of view from the fish stock assessment...

Completion Mission of Maine Resource Assessment in Brunei Darussalam

SEAFDEC/TD in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, Brunei Darussalam (DOF/BN) completed a fifty-day mission on technical support and marine resources survey in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Brunei Darussalam by using M.V. SEAFDEC 2 from 22 April to 11 June 2024. The survey aimed to assess the health and abundance of fish stocks in Brunei's waters. The survey covered nearly 99% of Brunei's EEZ by collecting data on demersal and pelagic fish populations, zooplankton, and fish larvae through generated scientific data to guide resilience and sustainable fisheries management practices. This information will be essential for balancing the...

Essential Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Training Course

SEAFDEC/TD organized a “Training Course on Essential Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (E-EAFM)” from 10 to 14 June 2024 in Trang Province, Thailand. Twenty-four participants were officers and work relevant to fisheries resource management in the Lower Andaman Coastline from the Department of Fisheries (20 persons) and the Department of Marine Coastal Resources (4 persons) attended the Training. The participants were expected to apply and extend their knowledge and skills to their work. Moreover, the appropriate 10 participants who passed this E-EAFM training course will be further trained in the Training of the Trainers on EAFM (TOT-EAFM) to equip...

SEAFDEC/TD Warmly Welcomes Delegates from Lao PDR

SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) welcomed six delegates from the Skill Development Institute, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Lao PDR on 7 June 2024. The introduction of SEAFDEC through role and implementation activities for ASEAN Member States (AMSs) was presented. On this occasion, the possible capacity building to support Lao PDR fishers on basic fishing gear construction, fishing techniques, and fishing gear-making were discussed and consulted. Moreover, the delegates observed TD’s facilities as fishing workshop and marine engineering workshop respectively. View on Facebook

The University from Iloilo, Philippines Visits in TD Facilities

SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) welcomed 15 delegates who are faculty members and administrators from the College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CFAS) of the Iloilo State University Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) on 4 June 2024. The introduction of SEAFDEC and TD’s implementation projects was imparted and promoted to delegates. In addition, promotion of internationalization in the realm of fisheries education was presented by CFAS through exchange information on related fishery issues and possible cooperation in the future was discussed. Moreover, the delegates had a chance to visit and observe TD’s facilities such as the marine biology laboratory, fishing...

Training for Trainer on Onboard Tuna Handling Preservation and Transport

SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) organized the tailor-made training course of “Training for Trainer on Onboard Tuna Handling Preservation and Transport” for INFOFISH from 27 to 28 May 2024, at Training Department, Samut Prakan, Thailand. The Training aimed at providing technical knowledge on onboard tuna handling techniques applicable to various fishing operations in the ASEAN and Asia-Pacific regions. There were 13 government officials who were involved in tuna post-harvest and quality assurance from INFOFISH Member Countries participated in the Training. The Training comprised a literature review session to provide participants with an understanding of fish handling tools, facilities, the current...

Seminar on Strengths and Opportunities Driving Fisheries Resource Management

SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) organized a seminar on "Strengths and Opportunities Driving Fisheries Resource Management at the Learning Site of Ban Nai Nang, Krabi Province of Thailand" which be held on 24 May 2024 at SEAFDEC-NACA Meeting Room, SEAFDEC Secretariat, Bangkok, Thailand. There were 42 participants (26 females and 16 males (in-person and virtual) attended in the seminar. The seminar aimed to provide knowledge and exchange experiences on Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM). The seminar was delivers by Ms. Panitnard Weerawat, Fisheries Management Senior Researcher, SEAFDEC/Training Department. Her presentation was focused on implementation activities that were conducted in...

Women in Fisheries Workshop

SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) in partnership with Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) organized the regional “Women in Fisheries Workshop” from 14 to 16 May 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. This Workshop is an activity under Australia’s Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and Promoting Sustainable Fisheries in Southeast Asia program. The Program is a five-year initiative that aims to strengthen the capacity of RPOA-IUU and ASEAN countries to combat IUU fishing, foster greater regional collaboration, and promote gender inclusion in fisheries related Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS).   The Women in Fisheries Workshop aimed to strengthen regional cooperation...

SEAFDEC Organize University Students Training Course on Sustainable Fisheries Resources Management

SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) organized “The 64th Short-term Training Course on Ecosystem-Based Fisheries for Sustainable Fisheries Resources Management” from 13 to 21 May 2024 at SEAFDEC/TD, Samut Prakan, Thailand. There were 26 students from seven universities in Thailand such as Burapha University (Bangsaen and Chanthaburi Campus), Chulalongkorn University, Kasetsart University, Maejo University, Prince of Songkla University, and  Silpakorn University (Phetchaburi IT campus) including two universities from Japan such as Hokkaido University, and Tokai University participated in this training. The training session consists of in-class lectures, practice, and a fishery community field trip survey.  The lectures were focused on oceanography...