CFMRI identifies 74 species of fish and prawns for mariculture
Q. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has identified 74 species of fish and prawn endemic to Indian waters suitable for mariculture. What is mariculture?- Published on 16 Aug 16a. Breeding in fresh water
b. Breeding in sea water
c. Breeding in captivity
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Breeding in captivity
To provide a flip to fish conservation and production, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute/CFMRI visage has identified 74 species of fish and prawns endemic to Indian waters suitable for mariculture or breeding in captivity.
- With fish production rising marginally in the past 5 years and demand exceeding supply, need for mariculture is there.
- As certain species are becoming extinct and their numbers have dwindled, mariculture for conservation would also be taken up for 15 species.
- Average production or catch from the wild or sea has risen by 3-4 percent according to the estimates of the research institute in the past 5 years.
- Production can only be done through mariculture or captive breeding in ponds, creeks, estuaries, near shore water and more.
- Marine fauna and flora for conservation mariculture include sea horse, sea urchins, sea cucumber, sea anemone and sea grass.
