Techniques of collection of oyster spat for farming

Muthiah, P (1987) Techniques of collection of oyster spat for farming. CMFRI Bulletin, 38. pp. 48-51.

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Abstract

Methods of spat collection commonly practised: Dependable and consistent supply of seed is an essential prerequisite for viable aquaculture industry. Oyster seed commonly called spat is procured from natural resources by placing suitable cultch materials in the water column at the most appropriate time and place. Cultches used vary from twigs of various trees to modem synthetic materials. In 1670, Goroemon Kobayashi of Hiroshima first used bamboo poles with twigs and nets for successful collection of oyster seed. Bamboo branches and branches of trees such as oak, pine and chestnut were also used. Shells of scallop and oysters are commonly being used in the form of ‘rens ', hung horizontally or vertically from the racks. Recently Netlon a hexagonal plastic netting with a mesh size of 5 cm. of size 5-10 x 15 cm. is also being used for spat collection (Fujiya 1970, Bardach et al. 1972).

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	collection; oyster spat; farming
Subjects:	Molluscan Fisheries > Edible oyster
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division
Depositing User:	Dr. V Mohan
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2010 10:24
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2015 15:18
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/2638

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