Mussel farming

Rajesh, N and Suresh Babu, P P and Ignatius, Boby (2026) Mussel farming. In: Training Manual on Marine Fish Hatchery Management and Culture. CMFRI Training Manual Series No.72/2026 . ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 101-108.

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Abstract

Mariculture, the farming of marine organisms in coastal and offshore waters, is an important component of sustainable aquaculture. Among mariculture practices, bivalve farming is gaining importance because it provides nutritious, affordable and eco-friendly animal protein. Bivalves such as mussels, oysters and clams are filter feeders and do not require artificial feed, making their culture economical and environmentally sustainable. They also support food security, coastal livelihoods, employment generation and water quality improvement through natural filtration. Mussels are among the most commercially important bivalves cultured worldwide. Mussel farming has a history of more than 700 years, with early organized culture practices reported from France during the thirteenth century. Since then, farming methods have improved and expanded across temperate and tropical coastal regions. Mussels are preferred for culture because of their fast growth, high reproductive capacity, efficient use of natural food, good meat yield and strong consumer demand.

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