The members of Genetic Fingerprinting Laboratory attended the recent talk entitled “Time series, tagging studies and population genetics in fisheries conservation science: experiences from Skagerrak” last May 20, 2015, presented by Dr. Even Moland of Institute of Marine Research in Norway, whom is also a senior research specialist at the Center of Coastal Research (CCR). Dr. Even Moland took his master’s degree at James Cook University in Australia, wherein Ms. Ludivinda Labe of National Fisheries Research Development Institute also attended. Dr. Moland continued his doctoral degree at University of Oslo in Norway. He mentioned that his expertise and main focus in research lies in fisheries conservation science. His collaborator here in the Philippines is Dr. Rene Abesamis of Silliman State University. The talk brought up the importance of marine fisheries conservation. Particularly, Dr. Moland imparted their research regarding Coastal Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua), also known as the “King of the Atlantic Ocean”, which is an important commercial and recreational fish but also considered as near to be extinct in the Eastern Skaggerak; and European Lobster (Homarus gammarus). Topics about tagging studies and population genetics were also tackled in the talk wherein tagging studies were concluded to be useful in addressing knowledge gaps regarding population dynamics. Furthermore, population genetics and tagging serves as great tools for obtaining a more thorough understanding of each dynamics. Above all, the talk emphasizes the significance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in sustaining local populations and local diversity because of its relatively low mortality rate and more conserved environment. GFL members (left to right) Michael John Mendiola, Angelli Marie Jacynth Asis, Angela Camille Aguila, Roselyn Aguila, Katreena Sarmiento, Minerva Ventolero, and Jacqueline Marjorie Pereda
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Chelidoperca santosi, Pogi perchlet (Williams and Carpenter, 2015) The genus Chelidoperca, comprised of fishes which are known to have bright color with interesting pattern, contains of seven nominal species; but this has come to be untrue until an eighth species was discovered in Iloilo City, Panay, Philippines.
Chelidoperca santosi, Pogi perchlet, as described by Williams and Carpenter (2015), has a row of four small dark spots on the snout placed in front of the eyes, and two dark spots on the chin. In addition to that, it has a white anal fin with six large yellow spots separated by broad white interspaces and a narrow yellow distal border, caudal fin with narrow yellow bars, and a yellowish distal margin and no dark spots. It is also said to have a combination of meristic and morphological characters. It is only 69-84 mm in length. According to Williams and Carpenter (2015), the species, santosi, is named in honor of our very own Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos for his great assistance in the advancement of science in the Philippines. Furthermore, its common name, pogi, which means handsome or good-looking, is associated with the perchlet’s fresh coloration. The discovery of Pogi Perchlet is an outcome of an on-going expedition under the collaborative project of Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (BFAR-NFRDI) Philippines and the National Museum of Natural History of the Smithsonian Institution-Department of Vertebrate Zoology, USA. Williams JT, Carpenter KE. A new fish species of the subfamily Serraninae (Perciformes, Serranidae) from the Philippines. Zootaxa. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3911.2.10 The research assistants of the Genetic Fingerprinting Laboratory (GFL) namely: Jacqueline Marjorie Pineda, Angela Camille Aguila and Katreena Sarmiento, attended the recent roundtable discussion on Screening of Genetic Defects in Domestic Livestock Industry held at Acacia Hotel, Manila on May 14, 2015 by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST-PHL).
The program was led by Acd. Libertado C. Cruz, the Moderator and Master of Ceremonies for the event. The session started by the singing of the Philippine national anthem, followed by the welcoming remarks of National Scientist Mercedes B. Concepcion, whom is also the Vice President of NAST-PHL. The discussion aimed to address the cases of importation of fresh semen of livestock animals including swine, cattle, buffalos, etc, which may contain genetic defects, which could be inherited by its offspring hence result to widespread manifestation of genetic disorders. It was discussed that the increasing cases of genetic defects lead to decreased agricultural livestock production and poorer quality of products. Dr. Michelle M. Balbin of Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) discussed the different genetic defects in livestock animals, in behalf of Scientist I and Lead Researcher of Animal Health Unit in PCC, Dr. Claro N. Mingala, OYS 2011. In addition to that, Dr. Ming-Che Wu from the Taiwan Livestock Research Institute shared his knowledge in the screening process they conduct in Taiwan. Moreover, Dr. Wu explained the ACTION scheme they have in their laboratory which stands for Aware status, Core facility, Team-ready, In-time service, Outreach system, and Niche management. The discussion also tackled the need of raising regulation and policy in screening products for livestock industry imported in the Philippines for genetic defects to be able to control the spread of different types of genetic disorders, hence creating a stronger line of livestock animals which could in turn increase agricultural livestock production in the Philippines. |
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