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Discover the pivotal role of PCAMRD in advancing efficiency and competitiveness in aquatic research and development, focusing on key programs like Integrated Coastal Resources and Aquaculture. Learn about the council's mechanisms, grants, and ongoing initiatives aimed at sustainable aquatic resource management and technology advancement. Visit www.pcamrd.dost.gov.ph for more information.
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The Role of PCAMRD in Promoting Efficiency and Competitiveness
PCAMRD - Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (Department of Science and Technology) “The Water and Fish R&D Center”
Mandates • Formulate strategies, policies, plans, programs and projects for aquatic resources R&D • Program and allocate government and external funds for R&D • Monitor R&D programs and projects • Generate external funds
Integrated Coastal Resources • focuses on the management and conservation of the country’s marine coastal resources • promotes the development and transfer of technologies that will improve the livelihood of small fisherfolk
Aquaculture R&D • focuses on priority species such as seaweeds, prawn, milkfish and tilapia to increase exports and meet local needs • genetic improvement of cultured species and dissemination of improved strains
Marine Science and Biotechnology • rehabilitation of degraded marine ecosystems • develop new marine products
National Aquatic Resources Research and Development System • nationwide network of institutions to avoid duplication of R&D work and fully harness human, financial and infrastructure resources
Grants-in-Aid • support R&D in priority areas • promote information diffusion • pilot-testing and technology commercialization
Human Resources Development • graduate research fellowship (MS/PhD) • thesis and dissertation assistance
Training of Trainers for Integrated Coastal Resources Management • for coastal planners and LGUs • accredited by UN TRAINSEACOAST
Aquatic Technology Management and Enterprise Development • pilot-testing and commercialization of new technologies • promote the scientist-entrepreneur mode
“One-Stop Shop” • provides information and technical services for aquatic resources
Electronic Databanking and Services • serves as national aquatic resources information center • provides text-messaging service on aquatic resources