Research Details

Stock Assessment, Biological and Ecological Studies on Wild Populations of Sea Urchins in Ilocos Norte

Facundo Asia, Pilar Carolyn Pascual, Carmencita Saladino

Category: Study

Status: Terminated

Duration: January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Additional Information

Project: Research and Development of the Sea Urchin, Tripneustes gratilla, in Ilocos Norte

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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