Application of probiotics in mariculture

Loka, Jayasree and Sadhu, Narasimhulu and Durga Suresh, R (2024) Application of probiotics in mariculture. In: Manual on Advances in Marine Finfish Farming Practices. CMFRI Training Manual Series No.37/2024 . ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Visakhapatnam, pp. 96-101.

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Abstract

The global demand for the marine cage culture industry is increasing due to its role as an alternative livelihood and its contribution to protein and export value for coastal communities. Over the past two decades, mariculture has expanded significantly worldwide, accounting for 25.5% of global aquaculture production (FAO 2017). In India, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has played a significant role in standardizing breeding and cage culture technologies for various marine finfish species such as cobia, silver pompano, orange-spotted grouper, Indian pompano, seabreams, rabbit fish, and john’s snapper and achieved successful production in different maritime states. To ensure the sustainable growth and production of marine finfishes, it is crucial to maintain a health protocol for both the fish and the environment in all types of culture systems. Therefore, the implementation of effective health management practices is essential for the sustainable production of cage culture. Disease outbreaks pose a significant challenge in intensive culture systems, leading to a reduction in profitability in aquaculture industries. Aquatic organisms establish a strong connection with their surrounding environment, over crowing, improper feeding practices etc., thereby increasing their vulnerability to several diseases. The application of antibiotics is a common practice in aquaculture/mariculture industry to control the outbreak of diseases. The application of antibiotics as a precautionary measure has been linked to the emergence of drug-resistant aquatic pathogens when used for longer periods. Several countries have imposed restrictions on the use of specific antibiotics in aquaculture industries. As a result, the implementation of probiotics and dietary supplementation has emerged as a highly effective approach to combat pathogenic agents. This alternative method offers a range of mechanisms to counteract these agents, serving as a viable substitute for antibiotic treatment.

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