Hatchery and Culture Technology for the Sea Cucumber, Holothuria scabra Jaeger, in India

James, D B (1999) Hatchery and Culture Technology for the Sea Cucumber, Holothuria scabra Jaeger, in India. NAGA, 22 (4). pp. 12-16.

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Abstract

The seed of the sea cucumber Holothuria scabra Jaeger is being produced at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute in India. This article describes the techniques being used in the production of the seed and the experiments being carried out for the rearing of juveniles. Trials to grow juveniles in hatcheries on prawn farms have shown spectacular results that are both cOst efficient and environmentally friendly.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:Hatchery; Culture Technology; Sea Cucumber; Holothuria scabra Jaeger; India
Subjects:Echinoderms > Seacucumber
Aquaculture > Hatchery
Divisions:CMFRI-Cochin > Biodiversity
ID Code:7599
Deposited By:Arun Surendran
Deposited On:22 Feb 2011 17:31
Last Modified:22 Feb 2011 17:31

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