Recent advances in bivalve seed production in India: Salient research findings, technologies and their social impact

Anil, M K and Gomathi, P and Kavitha, M and Raju, B and Shalini, O and Krishna Priya, P M and Santhosh, B and Pradhan, Rajesh Kumar and Vidya, R and Laxmilatha, P (2024) Recent advances in bivalve seed production in India: Salient research findings, technologies and their social impact. Marine Fisheries Information Service No.261. pp. 7-14. ISSN 0254-380X

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Abstract

India, with its vast 7,516.6 km coastline, rich in native bivalve species such as mussels, oysters, and clams, holds untapped potential for aquaculture. Despite this natural advantage, the country lags far behind its Asian counterparts in bivalve production. While India produces less than 10,000 tons of mussels annually from aquaculture, countries like China, Chile, and Spain dominate global production with outputs of 903,000 MT, 369,000 MT, and 284,000 MT, respectively. India’s low output is attributed to the scarcity of reliable seed supply, as the bivalve hatchery sector remains underdeveloped and the lack of awareness about the potential of this resource. Most farmers depend on erratic and limited wild-caught seed, restricting bivalve farming to specific areas such as the backwaters in Kerala.

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