Green Mussel farming in Andhra Pradesh

Jasmin, F and Divipala, Indira and Muktha, M and Satish Kumar, M and Murali Kiran, D and Suresh Kumar, P and Venkateshwarlu, V and Prasad Babu, Y (2025) Green Mussel farming in Andhra Pradesh. In: సముద్ర పంజర, నాచు మరియు చిప్పల సమైక్య పెంపకం పై శిక్షణా పుస్తకం (Course Manual on Integrating Mussel Farming with Sea Cage and Seaweed Farming). CMFRI Training Manual Series No. 57/2025 . ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Visakhapatnam, pp. 73-80.

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Abstract

Green mussels (Perna viridis) and brown mussels (P. indica) are highly productive filter-feeding bivalves that are well-suited for marine and estuarine aquaculture. Mussel farming has gained significant traction in Kerala, and similar potential exists along Andhra Pradesh’s coast due to its rich estuarine systems, phytoplankton abundance, and calm coastal waters. Mussels are not only high in protein but also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, and essential vitamins. With proper training, infrastructure, and market support, mussel farming can provide livelihood diversification for fisherfolk and coastal communities in the state.

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