Marine Reserved Area
Marine Reserved Area
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Jason Q
Antipolo147 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center is one of the stops visited if you avail the Guimaras island hopping tour. The research facility educates the public on different species of fishes and other marine life. Most of these fishes farmed here are high value carnivorous fish.
Basically SEAFDEC is a nursery facility that cultures high value fishes. They do fingerling productions of various fishes from Seabass, Groupers or Lapu Lapu, Managat or Snapper and Pompanos or "Jack Fish" and many more.
Surprisingly the tour is very interesting and educational. The tour lasts 30-45 minutes. You will learn a lot of interesting stuff about our marine wildlife and how it is now cultured.
FYI they also has two of the biggest Grouper or Lapu-lapu weighing more than 150kilo each which is a must see.
Basically SEAFDEC is a nursery facility that cultures high value fishes. They do fingerling productions of various fishes from Seabass, Groupers or Lapu Lapu, Managat or Snapper and Pompanos or "Jack Fish" and many more.
Surprisingly the tour is very interesting and educational. The tour lasts 30-45 minutes. You will learn a lot of interesting stuff about our marine wildlife and how it is now cultured.
FYI they also has two of the biggest Grouper or Lapu-lapu weighing more than 150kilo each which is a must see.
Written November 25, 2014
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Wigel E
New Haven, CT147 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
If you avail one of the islang hopping tours in Guimaras, one of the stopovers is the SEAFDEC facility. SEAFDEC or Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, is a non-government organization funded by different organizations in South East Asia. They breed and study different species of fishes, incuding the biggest Grouper (Lapu-Lapu) I've seen. Researches and marine biologist from all over the world goes here and study these marine life.
Written April 3, 2013
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Trittle L
San Andres, Philippines162 contributions
Apr 2015
No visit to Guimaras is complete without the island-hopping and checking out this one-of-a-kind marine reserve. One of the best aquatic and fisheries study areas, it's a must-see for kids and adults alike who are no longer aware of the richness of marine life. Drop by SEAFDEC, where saltwater fishes are bred in captivity via the cages; and there are even Giant Clams being cultured, plus one gets to see amazing sea creatures like sea horses, starfish, and turtles.
Written January 24, 2016
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redgotsohigh
Luzon, Philippines85 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Last top of our island hopping tour. It was such a good experience being able to learn different sorts of fishes. We also had a chance to feed them and interact with the turtle. Alfred was the name of the turtle and he is so damn cute.
Written November 25, 2015
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TravelBug1469
Manila, Philippines1,701 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
SEAFDEC at Igang Nueva Valencia should not be confused with Taklong Island National Marine Reserved Area. TINMAR is located at Lapaz Nueva Valencia with an estimated area of 1,143 hectares covering the islands of Taklong and Tandog - including the surrounding islets and water - extending towards Jordan..It is the University of the Philippines Visayas Marine Research Center complete with laboratory, lecture room, and dormitory. The place looks simple with small beach some meters away from the station but it is a true marine paradise for people who love exploring the underwater world.
Written November 17, 2014
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theharrietcruiseph
Guimaras Island, Philippines24 contributions
Jun 2017 • Business
We always brought our guests to this very informative attraction, and they all love it. We will keep on visiting your place.
Written July 6, 2017
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Robby5boy
Panay Island, Philippines19 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
All I can say is this was a highlight. Giant grouper that will give a fisherman erotic dreams. All kinds of species including sea turtles. The highlight however has to be putting your feet into the giant Milkfish (Bangus) pen and having them bite your toes. They are toothless. One of the weirdest feeling experiences ever but oh what memorable fun!!!
Staff is fabulous
Staff is fabulous
Written June 3, 2017
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AGMMAC
Pasig, Philippines145 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
This was part of the itinerary of our Guimaras island-hopping tour. This place is worth visiting especially if you have young children. We really enjoyed exploring the breeding pens. There was a guide who gave us a very educational tour. We got to see a big fish get sedated plus we were able to feed the fishes in the pen.
Written July 17, 2016
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Beatrice V
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Really taking good care of the fishies. Big and small. Nice view. Awesome feeling walking the planks.
Written April 18, 2015
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Daniell G
16 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Its good to see the breeding and researching going into keeping the fish stocks going. More of this is needed so that there is fish for the next generations to enjoy. Well done to the locals and the companies involved.
Written June 27, 2014
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Go to the Iloilo docks where the water taxis go to Guimaras. Take a moto taxi to the beach at Nueva Valencia. Once there rent a boat to take you there. Sounds complicated but its really not. Its also not expensive. Worth the trip. Once on the boat (which you rent by the hour) do some Island hopping and/or snorkeling. All easy snd worthwhile. Have fun!
Written September 7, 2017
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