Research on Mollusks
Potential Culture Sites for Green Mussel and Oyster in Metro Manila
A Research Paper Presented to
Professor Estrella G. Alvarado
Mapúa Institute of Technology
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in
English for Academic Purposes 2
(ENG 11 – B16)
Group 10
by
Khelly Shan C. Sta. Rita
Mark Christian B. Taguiao
Nowell Neill D. Teodoro
Darren Austin T. Tiu
Margaret D. Mallo
18 June 2013
ABSTRACT
Green mussel and oyster, locally known as tahong and talaba respectively, are abundant edible shellfishes in the Philippines that sell great commercially because of their tantalizing taste. This literature review explores potential culture sites for further and more productive harvest of green mussel and oyster in Metro Manila. The purpose of this study is to name bodies of water that are feasible for green mussel and oyster farming based on the evaluation of available biophysical parameters, economic, and market opportunities. In accordance with the Mission-Vision statement of Mapúa Institute of Technology, this research delivers the data collectively that will serve as an initiative and development of other researches. Also in line with the creed of the School of Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences, this paper reflects a strong sense of citizenship towards the country and eventually in the larger global community by later on providing credible results that will promote common good of society. Subsequent to this, this research caters the improvement and importance of culture sites that will improve our state of living specifically in terms of economics. Site suitability rating systems are to be used in assessing the environmental parameters of the sites. The biophysical parameters such as salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, water current and depth of the site are to be measured.
INTRODUCTION
Philippine green mussel, scientifically known as Perna viridis, is farmed and harvested due to its dense and fast growth
A Research Paper Presented to
Professor Estrella G. Alvarado
Mapúa Institute of Technology
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in
English for Academic Purposes 2
(ENG 11 – B16)
Group 10
by
Khelly Shan C. Sta. Rita
Mark Christian B. Taguiao
Nowell Neill D. Teodoro
Darren Austin T. Tiu
Margaret D. Mallo
18 June 2013
ABSTRACT
Green mussel and oyster, locally known as tahong and talaba respectively, are abundant edible shellfishes in the Philippines that sell great commercially because of their tantalizing taste. This literature review explores potential culture sites for further and more productive harvest of green mussel and oyster in Metro Manila. The purpose of this study is to name bodies of water that are feasible for green mussel and oyster farming based on the evaluation of available biophysical parameters, economic, and market opportunities. In accordance with the Mission-Vision statement of Mapúa Institute of Technology, this research delivers the data collectively that will serve as an initiative and development of other researches. Also in line with the creed of the School of Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences, this paper reflects a strong sense of citizenship towards the country and eventually in the larger global community by later on providing credible results that will promote common good of society. Subsequent to this, this research caters the improvement and importance of culture sites that will improve our state of living specifically in terms of economics. Site suitability rating systems are to be used in assessing the environmental parameters of the sites. The biophysical parameters such as salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, water current and depth of the site are to be measured.
INTRODUCTION
Philippine green mussel, scientifically known as Perna viridis, is farmed and harvested due to its dense and fast growth