RESEARCH AT CFOS
As the leading institution in fisheries research in the country, the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) embodies its role to generate scientific knowledge and provide better solutions to the needs of the populace. Through its 4 Institutes, the College executes research initiatives on the following major research themes: sustainable fisheries and oceans, sustainable aquaculture, sustainable utilization of aquatic resources, and resilience for marine and coastal well-being and sustainability in archipelagic and transboundary contexts.
The College does not only encourage the creation of knowledge through implementing relevant research projects and activities but also, initiates the promotion and application of its research outputs. Numerous local and international scientific articles from the various research projects have been published through the years. IPRs have also been applied and registered to advocate the use of these research outputs. Relevant measures to continuously improve and strengthen the conduct of research activities in the College are now in place to uplift the fisheries profession and industry, and better serve the country.
FEATURED RESEARCH STORIES
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Institute of Aquaculture
- Biocontrol against Early Mortality Syndrome/Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (EMS/APHND) causing agent Using Tilapia Greenwater, Immunostimulants and Biofloc
- Endogenous Probionts for Shrimp Aquaculture: Screening of Bacteria from saline-tolerant, Oreochromis spp.
- Utilization of Marine Diatoms as a Dietary Additives to enhance the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile of Seawater Strain Tilapia Nilotica
- Medium Chain Fatty Acids and Mannos Poly saccharide from Coconut as Dietary supplement to promote growth and improve health of cultured Saline Tolerant Strain of Tilapia nilotica
- Transcriptome and Metabolome Profiling of Seaweeds to Elucidate “Ice-Ice” Disease and Epiphyte Infestation Mechanisms
Institute of Fish Processing Technology
- Characterization and Development of Bioactive Protein and Lipid Products from mussels as food supplement and functional food ingredient
- Value Chain Analysis of the Sardine Fisheries in the Philippines
- Technology transfer of improved dried products from low-value fish species
- Production Process Optimization and Market Validation of Oyster Powder from Philippine Oyster (Crassostrea iredalei)
- Protein hydrolysates from Marine Fisheries Species
Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology
- Trainer’s Training of Teachers and Researchers in Marine Fish Farm Sediment Quality Monitoring
- Visayan Sea Blue Swimming Crab By-Catch Risk Assessment Project
Institute of Fisheries Policy and Development Studies
- Value Chain Analysis of Angelwing Clam (Pholas orientalis) Industry in Western Visayas, Philippines Towards Sustainable Governance, Ecological, and Socio-economic Performance
- Training Needs Assessment for the Fisheries Sector in Antique
- Assessment of small-scale fisheries in the seagrass beds of Concepcion, Iloilo
- Western Visayas Commodity Roadmap for Aquaculture
- Migration and Identity in Four Coastal Municipalities in Southwest Panay, Philippines
CFOS RESEARCH STATISTICS
From 2011-2021
Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology
- 90 research projects, 5 of which are still ongoing
- topics or field in molecular genetics and otoliths as tools for fisheries management, catch composition and diversity, marine fisheries in Panay, and research capability enhancement in higher education institutes or HEIs.
Institute of Fish Processing Technology
- 32 projects that were implemented from 2011-2021
- Funding up to P79,500,000 funded by DOST, some from CHED, DA-BAR, USAID Stride, UPV
- generated 21 manuscripts, 2 IEC Materials,, 11 applied and published utility models, 11 industrial designs, 11 copyright, 5 products, and 1 technology.
- partner with industries such as Pascual Pharma, Herbanext, and Thelmie’s dried fish
Institute of Aquaculture
- 61 research projects from 2011, 78% completed; 22% ongoing.
- Funding up to P408,164,871.67 over the past 10 years, 48% used for acquisition of research equipment
- milkfish and shrimp projects received highest funding
- three research thrusts proposed; environment-friendly aquaculture, health management, and precision aquaculture
Institute of Fisheries Policy and Development Studies
- 59% of their research studies were on Policy development); 6% aquatic products; 6% aquatic health management; 6% eco-based fisheries management.
- The total funding received by IFPDS was Php 10,595, 103.60. 24 completed projects; 4 ongoing;



