A project funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has identified 14 locations having a total area of 6,283.30 hectares as potential sites for mussel culture, which is expected to increase the country’s production of the marine product.
??Researchers and field personnel from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology conduct ground truthing activity in Balanacan Cove, Marinduque, one of the sites selected for mussel culture. DOST PHOTO