Present status on induced breeding of marine finfishes in India

Abstract

The paper dsals with the present stetus on induced breeding of marine finfishes in India. The role of induced breeding of marine finfishes in aquacuiture research and development is emphasised. A review on the seasonal availability of marine finfish spawners such as milkfish and grey mullet from the coastal waters and estuaries in India was made. The methods employed in tha collection of live fish breeders from the wild, constraints encountered in broodstock management and induced breeding for mass propagation of grey mullet milkfish. rabbit fish and other marina finfish larvae in hatcheries are given. The problems and prospects on induced breading of marine finfishes in India are discussed.