The Pramong Nomklao Fair with the theme “Aquatic Arena” was organized by the Department of Fisheries (DOF), Thailand from 28 June to 7 July 2024 at the Future Park Shopping Mall in Pathumthani Province, Thailand. The Fair has been held annually since 1986 to impart knowledge relevant to fisheries to the public. The income generated from the Fair is donated to the cancer research of the Chulabhorn Research Institute. The SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) joined the Fair and exhibited oceanographic surveys. The oceanographic equipment was presented in the exhibition such as Bongo net for collect plankton, sediment grab, CTD...

SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) Collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, Thailand, and PTTEP International Limited conducted the collaborative research survey in the Gulf of Thailand by utilization of M.V. SEAFDEC from 23 June to 22 July 2024. The survey aimed to find suitable site selection for the rehabilitation of fisheries habitats by artificial reef applying used oil rig platforms to be deployed in the Gulf of Thailand. The sampling equipment for this research survey composed fish trap, bottom vertical longline, conductivity temperature with depth (CTD), acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP), Vandorn water sampler, petroleum hydrocarbon in seawater sampler, bongo...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 Photo Activity

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...

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...

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...