date:Dec 21, 2012
The aquaculture industry in Northern Mindanao continues to grow, registering a five percent growth in the third quarter of 2012.
Aquaculture production, which accounts for 53 per cent of the total fishery production of the region, grew from 21,191 metric tons in last years third quarter to 22,184 metric tons in the same quarter this year.
Brackish water was the major contributor to the industry posting 11,353 metric tons or 51 per cent, followed by seaweeds with 45 per cent or 10,024 metric t