RATIONALE

     In recent years,  Lastimoso and Santiañez (2021) recorded more than 1000 seaweed taxa, and among these are about 350 seaweed species that have known economic values. Thus the call to diversity our seaweed taxa, and among these are about 350 seaweed species that have known economic values. Thus the call to diversity to our seaweed resources for cultivation. one of which is a red seaweed – Halymenia durvillei that is commonly found attached to rocks in the lower and upper subtidal areas with moderate exposure to wave action and current.

OBJECTIVE

     To determine the feasibility of sea-based farming of Halymenia durvillei in three selected sites in Batangas Province using the floating raft method for cultivation by their growth rate and pigment.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• The pilot-testing for cold dry season was done from January 27, 2025 to February 19, 2025.

• The pilot-testing for hot dry season was done from April 1, 2024 to April 24, 2024.

• The pilot-testing for rainy season was done from October 12, 2024 to November 6, 2024.