The College of Fisheries – Central Luzon State University (CF-CLSU) through their students enrolled in undergraduate seminar (FISH 4398) has spearheaded a webinar entitled "Prawnsome: General Aquaculture Practices and Entrepreneurial Opportunities on Rearing Giant Freshwater Prawn (Ulang)" last May 7, 2022. This webinar is in support of the educational programme of SDG 14 (Life Below Water) led by Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, the College Dean and SDG 14 Chair.
In a welcome message given by Dean Velasco, she said that the College of Fisheries is one of the sources of knowledge that is deemed important for professional growth and advancement. Dr. Velasco also believes that knowledge should be accessible for everyone.
This webinar has tackled the general aquaculture practices on rearing giant freshwater prawn as an excellent and alternative aquaculture commodity. The resource speaker, Ms. Maritess O. Pablo, Aquaculturist I and a technical staff on giant freshwater prawn (Macrabrachium rosenbergii) hatchery of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center in Science City Muñoz, Nueva Ecija has shared her expertise on sustainable, environmental-friendly and economical rearing of freshwater prawn. These are the takeaways of her talk: (1) the rearing of giant freshwater prawn does not inflict consequential disruption to biodiversity; (2) it is profitable in terms of long-term expectation and probability; and (3) it contributes to the welfare of the community specifically on the operators, fisherfolks, producers and consumers.
The webinar was made possible through Zoom teleconferencing and it was broadcasted live on the CF Student Government FaceBook page.
The subject FISH 4398 under the mentorship of Dr. Lorenz J. Fajardo aims to train students on organizing seminars and trainings that are relevant to the fisheries and aquaculture industry.
