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Research Details
| Research Title |
A GIS-Based Site Suitability Assessment System for Sustainable and Productive Fish Rearing |
| Researcher(s) |
Gerry L. Contillo, Nathaniel S. Castro Julius Jimenes, Ernesto del Rosario |
| Research Category |
Study |
| Research Status |
on-going |
| Duration |
Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 |
| Commodity |
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| Research Site(s) |
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| Brief Description |
This study will be carried out to create a web-based fish farming pond system that will be used to determine the best location for a fish farming pond in the Ilocos Norte area. As a result, the results of this study will greatly benefit the following: - Fish Farmers. This research will provide detailed guidance on selecting an effective location for putting up fish ponds to help fish farmers produce an abundant harvest.
- Government. This research will minimize the time and labor of personnel from all Government agencies like BFAR and DA in guiding and giving recommendations for individuals who are planning to invest in fish farming.
- Community. This research will give confidence to the individuals in the community in investing in fish farming especially fish ponds because of the recommendations that will be delivered from this research. And also, the more individuals or fish farmers who own a fish pond, the more food supply will be obtained.
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| Expected Output |
The proposed study aims to produce several deliverables, including but not limited to: - Analysis of the factors that are important for sustainable and productive fish rearing.
- Mapping the areas suitable for fish rearing based on the GIS-based site suitability assessment system.
- Recommendations for best practices in fish rearing based on the results of the site suitability assessment, including water and other environmental impacts.
- Publication. The research output will be aimed for publication preferably to a peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journal. After completion, the study will be prepared for international presentation for wider-consumption of the academic and research community.
- Discussion of the potential economic and environmental benefits of sustainable and productive fish rearing, including increased food production and employment opportunities.
Impact
The study can have a number of key implications and advantages. Although the specific impact may vary according to the results and recommendations of the study, the following are brief discussions on its potential impact: - Identifying critical factors for sustainability and productivity may lead to the adoption of more effective and efficient techniques, which will result in improvement in fish health, growth and productivity.
- Promote more ecological approach, reducing the environmental footprint of the industry.
- Contributes to the economic viability and long-term sustainability of fish farming activities.
- Provides insights for the establishment of guidelines and regulations for the fish rearing sector.
- knowledge transfer and capacity building in the fish farming community.
Milestone - A comprehensive literature review of fish farming practices, GIS applications, site suitability assessment methodologies and related studies provides a solid foundation of existing knowledge and research in the field.
- Success in collecting and compiling relevant data, including water quality data, topographical data, land use data, and other pertinent data.
- Integrate the data collected into a GIS framework and perform a spatial analysis to assess the suitability of the site for fish farming.
- Completion of the research report and its subsequent publication in a reputable scientific journal or conference proceedings.
- Transfer research results and recommendations to fish farmers, policy makers and relevant stakeholders through workshops, seminars or training sessions.
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| Abstract |
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