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Research Details
| Research Project: | Research and Development of the Sea Urchin, Tripneustes gratilla, in Ilocos Norte |
| Research Title | Stock Assessment, Biological and Ecological Studies on Wild Populations of Sea Urchins in Ilocos Norte |
| Researcher(s) | Facundo Asia, Pilar Carolyn Pascual, Carmencita Saladino |
| Research Category | Study |
| Research Status | terminated |
| Duration | Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2016 |
| Commodity | Fisheries |
| Research Site(s) | Currimao and Badoc, Ilocos Norte |
| Source of Fund(s) | |
| Brief Description | In this study, field survey will be done in selected coastal municipalities of the province to determine the species composition, relative abundance/density and diversity of sea urchins. A belt-transect method shall be used in the survey. Species of sea urchins shall be identified based on existing identification guides and these will be properly described and documented. A survey using a structured questionnaire and record keeping activity shall be done among sea urchin gatherers in selected coastal municipalities of the province to determine the extent of fishery of target sea urchins. Study Leader: Erlyn S. Allado |
| Expected Output | Information on resource and fishery status of sea urchins in the coastal areas of Ilocos Norte |
| Abstract | Not Available |
