The Mindanao State University – Main Campus was officially accepted as a member of the prestigious ASEAN Fisheries Education Network (FEN) during the opening program of the 13th International Fisheries Symposium 2025 held at Universitas Diponegoro in Semarang, Indonesia, on October 7.
University President Atty. Paisalin P.D. Tago, CPA fornally accepted the Certificate of Membership from the ASEAN-FEN Board Chairperson, Prof. Mohammad Amin Alamsjah, Ir., M.Si., Ph.D. and the Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science of the Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Agus Trianto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.
On its website, the ASEAN Fisheries Education Network describes itself as a consortium of university-based institutions dedicated to fisheries and aquaculture across the Southeast Asia region. Its mission is to support and enhance the fisheries and aquaculture sector through education, research, and public outreach.
The ASEAN-FEN plays a vital role in supporting and facilitating the efforts of educators, scientists, and agencies addressing local, regional, national, and international challenges related to fisheries and aquaculture.
