The Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF) and the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) of the Department of Agriculture (DA-NFRDI) have forged ties to integrate fish welfare into the FishKwela program. This collaboration aims to promote sustainable aquaculture practices, improve the livelihoods of fish farmers and promote fish welfare.
FishKwela is an innovative training platform of the DA-NFRDI to enhance the skills and knowledge of local communities regarding the various aspects of fisheries and aquaculture and support the advancement of the country’s fisheries sector.
Through this partnership, NFRDI and AKF aim to incorporate fish welfare in various educational campaigns, workshops and activities to empower fisherfolk, fisherfolk organizations and aquaculture operators with knowledge of sustainable fishing practices, among others.
“When the welfare of fish is prioritized, it focuses on a holistic approach… although it differs from our usual activities at NFRDI, we believe it will serve as an equally important and valuable platform,” said Dr. Lilian Garcia, executive director of NFRDI.
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