Mangrove Crab Culture in Plastic Crates
With the increasing demand of mangrove crab (Scylla serrata) both in the local and international markets, the College of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences (CFES) researchers spearheaded by their Dean Dr. Rosie S. Abalos, conducted a study on the “Culture of...
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Boat Training Conducted as Part of the Support to LGU Project of the Institute of Environmental Governance of Pangasinan State University (IEG-PSU)
The training on Fiberglass reinforced plastic boat was conducted by the Tanggol Kalikasan and Different IEG Centers in Region 1, including IEG-PSU. It has two (2) phases. Phase 1 was done virtually on February 15- 25, 2022. It was participated in by the...
PSU Welcomes the Director of the United States International Law Enforcement Affairs, Ms. Kelia Cummins
Ms. Kelia Cummins, the Director of the International Law Enforcement Affairs based at the US Embassy in Manila, visited Pangasinan on March 29, 2022, to spearhead the turnover of the 30-footer Fiberglass Reinforced Boat (FRB) to the Provincial Government of...
INVASIVE CHARRU MUSSEL (Mytella charruana) meat and shell: An excellent source of protein for giant tiger prawn
Just recently, Dr. Sotero M. Aban Dela Cruz with his students led by Mr. Adrian successfully formulated a feed for juvenile Giant Tiger prawn using invasive species, Charru mussel, scientifically known as Mytella charruana. Invasive species are defined as...
Lukan as a New Aquaculture Species
Geloina expansa, locally known as “lukan” is a mud clam species commonly found in brackishwater areas in western Pangasinan and considered a candidate for aquaculture. Faculty researchers of PSU Binmaley Campus led by Prof. Francis Albert T. Argente and his...
Ecosystem Services of Mangroves in Binmaley, Pangasinan Assessed
The various ecosystem services provided by mangroves in the three (3) barangays (Buenlag, Manat and Basing) of Binmaley, Pangasinan were identified by the researchers of PSU Binmaley. These services are categorized into four (4) as provisioning, regulating, supporting...
Low Mangrove Diversity Noted in 3 Rivers of Binmaley, Pangasinan
The species diversity and relative abundance of mangroves in the riverbanks of 3 barangays of Binmaley, Pangasinan were assessed in November, 2021. The 3 barangays in the study were Buenlag, Manat and Basing. Based on the findings, low species diversity was registered...
International Research Paper Presentation Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
During COVID19 pandemic researchers are limited to present research on-site. This was the time when opportunities of disseminating results of research became borderless. Researchers need not to spend thousands of pesos and travel to other parts of the...
PSU implements TK-USDOI/INL Funded Research Program
The renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement with Tanggol Kaliksan, generates a research program entitled “Environmental Justice Sector Reform Program”. The program was funded by the Tanggol Kalikasan (TK) and the United States Department of Interior/International...
Waste from Discarded Oyster Shells: A Promising Raw Material for Lime Production in Pangasinan
Pangasinan is a long-time lucrative place for oyster production. Its coastal waters particularly in Western and Central Pangasinan are sites of oyster production. The oyster industry does not include the production of oysters but turned discarded oyster shells into...