How to maximize the FishWorld tour
FishWorld is a science and environment education center. Learning is facilitated when enough time (at least one hour) is allotted with the exhibits, and when the visiting groups are not so large (about 50 persons at one time).
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children on field trips, must be scheduled in advance. A letter-request must be sent to the FishWorld Curator or the Guide several days in advance by letter, phone, fax, or email, indicating name and address of visiting group, date and time of visit, number of children and adults, purpose of visit, and any special request. The visitors are informed about the entrance fees, house rules, components of the tour, and how the tour is going to be conducted. Group leaders must coordinate well with the FishWorld Guide to maximize the tour. They must check out the FishWorld exhibits in advance and determine what the students should learn during the tour. Students must be briefed in advance about the FishWorld exhibits and must be given specific learning assignments. They should be encouraged to take a self-guided tour and to answer the questions in the FishWorld Guide. During the visit, big groups must split up into smaller groups. While one group watches the institutional video, another group can go on a self-guided tour of FishWorld (and another group may go on a tour of the hatcheries and laboratories). Students should ask questions about the FishWorld exhibits. The FishWorld staff are happy to help. Teachers should check the students’ learning assignments and give appropriate feedback.
Suggested learning assignments • What is aquaculture, where and how is it
done, and what are its products? How does aquaculture contribute to food security? • What is fisheries, where and how is it done, and what are its products? • What are the aquatic ecosystems in the Philippines? What plants and animals live in Philippine waters? • How can we conserve and protect our aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity?
FishWorld hours
Monday to Friday 8-12 am, 1-5 pm Weekends and holidays by appointment
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Entrance fees
P20 per person P10 per child up to 12 years Individual and group tickets available at FishWorld. Income is used for maintenance and operations.
SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, 5021 Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines
http://www.seafdec.org.ph
For environment education, para sa Sambayanang Pilipino
Appointments, more information Ellen Flor Doyola, FishWorld Guide email fishworld@aqd.seafdec.org.ph Phone (63-33) 511-9172, 336-2965 Fax (63-33) 511-8709
Teodora Bagarinao, FishWorld Curator email dorisb@aqd.seafdec.org.ph Phone (63-33) 511-9172, fax 511-8709
How to get to FishWorld
FishWorld is at the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department in Tigbauan, about 25 km on the south road from Iloilo City. Turn right opposite the SEAFDEC main gate and FishWorld is up ahead to the left. Cars may drive up to the FishWorld entrance to unload, but must park on the side road. Buses and jeeps must drive left onto the side road to unload and park.
House rules
Please let us all ensure that FishWorld remains wholesome for all visitors. Thanks for your cooperation.
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Clean footwear before entering FishWorld. No smoking. No running around. No food or drinks inside FishWorld. No littering in or around FishWorld. Do not touch the exhibits and specimens. Keep hands and faces off the glass walls and doors. • Use the toilets properly and keep them clean and dry. • Ask permission to take or borrow reading materials or other items. • Visitors may picnic under the trees around FishWorld, but may not litter.
Enjoy your visit!
Welcome to FishWorld! SEAFDEC FishWorld is a museum-aquarium-visitor center that promotes informal education for responsible aquaculture and fisheries in particular, and environment protection and sustainable development in general. FishWorld is dedicated to science and environment education of the general public or the Sambayanang Pilipino, particularly about aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity, aquaculture, fisheries, ecotourism, and the aquatic sciences. FishWorld was opened to the public on 7 July 2000 during AQD’s 27th anniversary. FishWorld offers a 50-min regular tour – a 20-min briefing or institutional video and 30 min to examine the poster exhibits, aquarium animals, and the museum collections. A selfguided tour of FishWorld is encouraged. Please use this Guide. The SEAFDEC AQD hatcheries and research laboratories may be visited at certain times by groups with special needs. Groups that need to visit the hatcheries and laboratories must arrange it in advance with the FishWorld Guide. This optional tour takes about one hour per group of 20 people.
Take a self-guided tour and learn. And try and answer the questions.
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AQD Milestones At the front lobby, you see the skylight area with the mounted plaques (made in 1998) that mark the AQD milestones in aquaculture R&D for several farmed species. These plaques identify the major events in technology generation and manpower training for breeding, seed production, nursery, and grow-out of milkfish Chanos chanos, tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon, gold-spotted rabbitfish Siganus guttatus, orange-spotted grouper Epinephelus coioides, Asian catfish Clarias macrocephalus, Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, and the mangrove crab Scylla serrata. Question: When was the hatchery technology for rabbitfish worked out?
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Fisheries Hall Along the halls are 18 aquaria of marine fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates, mostly from the Tigbauan coast, and freshwater ornamental fishes. Posters show the importance of capture fisheries in southeast Asia and explain the various issues affecting fisheries. Check out the posters on fishing methods and gears, seafood around the world, the role of women, the importance of mangroves, the disappearance of lake fishes, and protection of endangered marine animals. Q: What is the largest fish in the Phililppines? on earth? in the universe?
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Isda at Dagat Gallery Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glasscraft, stationery, clothing, stamps and coins, ornaments, implements, and other artifacts show the influence of fish and the ocean in human culture and tradition and in our modern lives. See also the framed batik and the fish carvings decorating the front lobby. Q: Name a song or poem about fishing or fishers.
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Marine Science Hall Exhibits explain important concepts in water chemisty and physics, and some of the important research in marine science. Q: Name a Filipino scientist working in fisheries. Fishes and Crustaceans Collection Alcohol-preserved specimens of fishes and crustaceans are displayed in a darkened air-conditioned room. Most of these have been catalogued and identified and can be used by scientists, teachers, and students in their research and science classes. In the collection are 1,000 species of fishes, 200 species of crustaceans (shrimps, crabs, lobsters), and some reptiles from coral reefs, mangroves, and other aquatic habitats. Q: Have you seen a python before? Garden Pond A freshwater pond holds goldfish, carps, tilapias, other ornamental fishes, and tortoises. Nearby are planted various ornamentals. There are also posters about mangroves and other marine plants. Q: What fish is that concrete sculpture?
Take a self-guided tour and learn. And try and answer the questions.
Biodiversity Hall In the lobby is the carcass of the large megamouth shark, the 24th ever recorded around the world. A glass case exhibit shows how biodiversity is essential to human life. The Curator’s office and laboratory are here. Q: What is the scientific name of the megamouth shark? Audio-Visual Room and Library A 50-seat hall is available for training-worshops, lectures, meetings, contests, and video showing for visitors. Learn about AQD’s R&D programs. Books and other reference materials on systematics, biodiversity, and the environment are available for use on site. Enjoy the paintings done by high school students during Aquaculture Week. Q: What is SEAFDEC? Invertebrates and Seaweeds Collection Dry specimens of seaweeds and various invertebrates are displayed in a separate airconditioned room. Most of these have been catalogued and identified and can be used for research and science classes. The collection includes about 900 species of gastropods, 300 bivalves, 100 corals, 40 echinoderms, and some sponges and crustaceans. Marvel at the intricate beauty of shells from around the Philippines and coral skeletons from Maralison Island off Antique. Q: Name two living fossils in the collection (an arthropod and a mollusk). Aquaculture Hall Posters explain the biology and farming of several aquatic species in southeast Asia. Check out the life history posters about milkfish, grouper, tiger shrimp, mud crab, and abalone. The contributions of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department and some other public and private institutions are highlighted. Find in the aquaria some of the farmed species that SEAFDEC AQD does research on—milkfish, grouper, rabbitfish, mangrove snapper, sea horse, Nile tilapia, red tilapia, tiger shrimp, and abalone. Q: Why are hatcheries necessary? Kids’ Activity Center Drawing contests and workshops are held here. A variety of nature books and magazines are available for children to read on site. Posters on aquatic biodiversity help children identify species. Q: What whales and dolphins do you know? Sea Store Sold here are publications of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, other books, shells and shellcraft, and other products made from aquatic species, or inspired by the ocean, or that teach about biodiversity and the environment. Buy some sea souvenirs for your family and friends.
How did your tour go? How many answers did you get right?
W a l k t h e l o o p b a c k t o t h e f r o n t l o b b y
Take a self-guided tour and learn. And try and answer the questions.
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AQD Milestones At the front lobby, you see the skylight area with the mounted plaques (made in 1998) that mark the AQD milestones in aquaculture R&D for several farmed species. These plaques identify the major events in technology generation and manpower training for breeding, seed production, nursery, and grow-out of milkfish Chanos chanos, tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon, gold-spotted rabbitfish Siganus guttatus, orange-spotted grouper Epinephelus coioides, Asian catfish Clarias macrocephalus, Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, and the mangrove crab Scylla serrata. Question: When was the hatchery technology for milkfish worked out? Fisheries Hall Along the halls are 18 aquaria of marine fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates, mostly from the Tigbauan coast, and freshwater ornamental fishes. Posters show the importance of capture fisheries in southeast Asia and explain the various issues affecting fisheries. Check out the posters on fishing methods and gears, seafood around the world, the role of women, the importance of mangroves, the disappearance of lake fishes, and protection of endangered marine animals. Q: What fishes evolved then went extinct in Lake Lanao? Isda at Dagat Gallery Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glasscraft, stationery, clothing, stamps and coins, ornaments, implements, and other artifacts show the influence of fish and the ocean in human culture and tradition and in our modern lives. See also the framed batik and the fish carvings decorating the front lobby. Q: What fish is featured in a Philippine coin? Marine Science Hall Exhibits explain important concepts in water chemisty and physics, and some of the important research in marine science. Q: Name a Filipino scientist working on biodiversity. Fishes and Crustaceans Collection Alcohol-preserved specimens of fishes and crustaceans are displayed in a darkened air-conditioned room. Most of these have been catalogued and identified and can be used by scientists, teachers, and students in their research and science classes. In the collection are 1,000 species of fishes, 200 species of crustaceans (shrimps, crabs, lobsters), and some reptiles from coral reefs, mangroves, and other aquatic habitats. Q: Name the weirdest looking crustacean in the collection. Garden Pond A freshwater pond holds goldfish, carps, tilapias, other ornamental fishes, and tortoises. Nearby are planted various ornamentals. There are also posters about mangroves and other marine plants. Q: Identify bakawan and apiapi.
Take a self-guided tour and learn. And try and answer the questions.
Biodiversity Hall In the lobby is the carcass of the large megamouth shark, the 24th ever recorded around the world. A glass case exhibit shows how biodiversity is essential to human life. The Curator’s office and laboratory are here. Q: Name palm plants that yield food and other commercial products. Audio-Visual Room and Library A 50-seat hall is available for training-worshops, lectures, meetings, contests, and video showing for visitors. Learn about AQD’s R&D programs. Books and other reference materials on systematics, biodiversity, and the environment are available for use on site. Enjoy the paintings done by high school students during Aquaculture Week. Q: What is R & D? Invertebrates and Seaweeds Collection Dry specimens of seaweeds and various invertebrates are displayed in a separate airconditioned room. Most of these have been catalogued and identified and can be used for research and science classes. The collection includes about 900 species of gastropods, 300 bivalves, 100 corals, 40 echinoderms, and some sponges and crustaceans. Marvel at the intricate beauty of shells from around the Philippines and coral skeletons from Maralison Island off Antique. Q: What two species in the collection come from the Galapagos hydrothermal vents? Aquaculture Hall Posters explain the biology and farming of several aquatic species in southeast Asia. Check out the life history posters about milkfish, grouper, tiger shrimp, mud crab, and abalone. The contributions of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department and some other public and private institutions are highlighted. Find in the aquaria some of the farmed species that SEAFDEC AQD does research on—milkfish, grouper, rabbitfish, mangrove snapper, sea horse, Nile tilapia, red tilapia, tiger shrimp, and abalone. Q: What is the scientific name of the donkey-ear abalone? Kids’ Activity Center Drawing contests and workshops are held here. A variety of nature books and magazines are available for children to read on site. Posters on aquatic biodiversity help children identify species. Q: How are whales and sharks different? Sea Store Sold here are publications of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, other books, shells and shellcraft, and other products made from aquatic species, or inspired by the ocean, or that teach about biodiversity and the environment. Buy some sea souvenirs for your family and friends.
How did your tour go? How many answers did you get right?
W a l k t h e l o o p b a c k t o t h e f r o n t l o b b y
Take a self-guided tour and learn. And try and answer the questions.
F r o m l o b b y ,
AQD Milestones At the front lobby, you see the skylight area with the mounted plaques (made in 1998) that mark the AQD milestones in aquaculture R&D for several farmed species. These plaques identify the major events in technology generation and manpower training for breeding, seed production, nursery, and grow-out of milkfish Chanos chanos, tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon, gold-spotted rabbitfish Siganus guttatus, orange-spotted grouper Epinephelus coioides, Asian catfish Clarias macrocephalus, Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, and the mangrove crab Scylla serrata. Question: When was the hatchery technology for tiger shrimp worked out?
w a l k
Fisheries Hall Along the halls are 18 aquaria of marine fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates, mostly from the Tigbauan coast, and freshwater ornamental fishes. Posters show the importance of capture fisheries in southeast Asia and explain the various issues affecting fisheries. Check out the posters on fishing methods and gears, seafood around the world, the role of women, the importance of mangroves, the disappearance of lake fishes, and protection of endangered marine animals. Q: What fish with otherwise marine relatives is endemic to Lake Taal?
r i g h t
Isda at Dagat Gallery Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glasscraft, stationery, clothing, stamps and coins, ornaments, implements, and other artifacts show the influence of fish and the ocean in human culture and tradition and in our modern lives. See also the framed batik and the fish carvings decorating the front lobby. Q: What is the national fish of the Philippines?
a n d t o t h e b a c k
Marine Science Hall Exhibits explain important concepts in water chemisty and physics, and some of the important research in marine science. Q: Name a Filipino scientist working in aquaculture. Fishes and Crustaceans Collection Alcohol-preserved specimens of fishes and crustaceans are displayed in a darkened air-conditioned room. Most of these have been catalogued and identified and can be used by scientists, teachers, and students in their research and science classes. In the collection are 1,000 species of fishes, 200 species of crustaceans (shrimps, crabs, lobsters), and some reptiles from coral reefs, mangroves, and other aquatic habitats. Q: Name the weirdest looking fish in the collection. Garden Pond A freshwater pond holds goldfish, carps, tilapias, other ornamental fishes, and tortoises. Nearby are planted various ornamentals. There are also posters about mangroves and other marine plants. Q: Find the tortoises... if you can.
Take a self-guided tour and learn. And try and answer the questions.
Biodiversity Hall In the lobby is the carcass of the large megamouth shark, the 24th ever recorded around the world. A glass case exhibit shows how biodiversity is essential to human life. The Curator’s office and laboratory are here. Q: Name as many spices as you can. Audio-Visual Room and Library A 50-seat hall is available for training-worshops, lectures, meetings, contests, and video showing for visitors. Learn about AQD’s R&D programs. Books and other reference materials on systematics, biodiversity, and the environment are available for use on site. Enjoy the paintings done by high school students during Aquaculture Week. Q: What is SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department? Invertebrates and Seaweeds Collection Dry specimens of seaweeds and various invertebrates are displayed in a separate airconditioned room. Most of these have been catalogued and identified and can be used for research and science classes. The collection includes about 900 species of gastropods, 300 bivalves, 100 corals, 40 echinoderms, and some sponges and crustaceans. Marvel at the intricate beauty of shells from around the Philippines and coral skeletons from Maralison Island off Antique. Q: What gastropod eats the crown-of-thorns starfish that eats corals? Aquaculture Hall Posters explain the biology and farming of several aquatic species in southeast Asia. Check out the life history posters about milkfish, grouper, tiger shrimp, mud crab, and abalone. The contributions of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department and some other public and private institutions are highlighted. Find in the aquaria some of the farmed species that SEAFDEC AQD does research on—milkfish, grouper, rabbitfish, mangrove snapper, sea horse, Nile tilapia, red tilapia, tiger shrimp, and abalone. Q: What is the scientific name of the windowpane oyster or kapis? Kids’ Activity Center Drawing contests and workshops are held here. A variety of nature books and magazines are available for children to read on site. Posters on aquatic biodiversity help children identify species. Q: What marine turtle grows the biggest? Sea Store Sold here are publications of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, other books, shells and shellcraft, and other products made from aquatic species, or inspired by the ocean, or that teach about biodiversity and the environment. Buy some sea souvenirs for your family and friends.
How did your tour go? How many answers did you get right?
W a l k t h e l o o p b a c k t o t h e f r o n t l o b b y