Two (2) Memorandum of Agreements were forged today, February 8, 2023 between Mindanao State University at Naawan and the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD).

The MOAs are for the implementation of the projects DEVELOPMENT OF A FRAMEWORK FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, MITIGATION OF IMPACTS, AND GUIDANCE TOWARDS RATIONAL UTILIZATION OF MYTELLA STRIGATA IN THE PHILIPPINES: Project 2. Biological and Ecological Aspects and Socioeconomie Impact of the Non-indigenous Mussel, Mytella strigata, in Newly Infested Area and DEVELOPMENT OF A FRAMEWORK FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, MITIGATION OF IMPACTS, AND GUIDANCE TOWARDS RATIONAL UTILIZATION OF MYTELLA STRIGATA IN THE PHILIPPINES: Project 3. Pest to Feed: The Potential Use of Non-indigenous Mussel, Mytella strigata, as Wet and Dry Feeds.

For both projects, MSU at Naawan will take the lead in the implementation of project activities and coordinate with other collaborating agencies and exert all efforts such as providing facilities and technical personnel with the required expertise to attain the objectives stated in the proposal.