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The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) is an intergovernmental organization established in December 1967 for the purpose of promoting sustainable fisheries development in the region. Its current Member Countries are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Representing the Member Countries is the Council of Directors, the policy-making body of SEAFDEC. The chief administrator of SEAFDEC is the Secretary-General whose office, the Secretariat is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

In April 2009, during the 41st Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council, the Council adopted the new SEAFDEC Program Framework, including its mandate " to develop and manage the fisheries potential of the region by rational utilization of the resources for providing food security and safety to the people and alleviating poverty through transfer of new technologies, research and information dissemination activities".

In achieving the objectives and mandate of the Center, four technical Departments were established to undertake various technical disciplines of fisheries, namely:

Training Department (TD)
Established in 1968 in Thailand, TD has been focusing on the development of modern fishery techniques to aid regional fisheries in a more sustainable approach through the promotion of responsible fishing technologies and practices, exploration of resources, and advancing the coastal fisheries management approach. With the new TD Strategic Plan endorsed in 2006, TD's structure and activities have been adjusted to emphasize on the promotion of coastal fisheries management to ensure responsible resource utilization and sustainable livelihoods of coastal communities; the promotion of off-shore fisheries through the development of best fishing practices and energy optimization to ensure stable supply of food fish and reduce fishing pressure in coastal areas.

Marine Fisheries Research Department (MFRD)
Established in 1969 in Singapore, MFRD is responsible for promoting, undertaking, and coordinating research in fisheries post-harvest technology and furthering the development of the fish processing industry in the region. It's task includes research and development of fishery post-harvest technology and practices, which includes fish processing technology to maximize utilization of harvested fish and enhancing the quality of fishery products. MFRD also develops technology-based analytical methods to assess seafood safety and quality and publishes several manuals as reference materials for Member Countries.

Aquaculture Department (AQD)
AQD was established in 1973 in the Philippines. AQD has carried out research, technology generation, training and information dissemination on a wide range of aquaculture disciplines, including management of broodstock and seed quality improvement, promotion of responsible and environment-friendly aquaculture, diagnosis and control of aquaculture diseases, aquaculture for stock enhancement and culture of aquatic species under international concerns. The aquaculture commodities covered by AQD include fishes, shrimps, mud crabs, molluscs, and seaweeds. In addition, AQD also promotes good aquaculture practices and effective management of aquatic resources to support rural development and to alleviate poverty.

Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (MFRDMD)
MFRDMD was established in 1992 in Malaysia with its mandate to conduct activities on marine fisheries resources. Focus activities of the Department are on biological studies of commercially important fish species, resource assessment and management, and conservation and management of aquatic species under international concerns, e.g. sharks and marine turtles. MFRDMD also implements activities to support Member Countries in information gathering of inland capture fisheries, and the use of indicators for sustainable development and management of fisheries.