Aquaculture

Future Challenges

 

Steep increase in Fish Exports for Sri Lanka 

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Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka

The World Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) predict that the world’s population will reach over 9 billion within 2050, which is approximately 34% higher than today. Nearly all of this population increase is expected to occur in developing countries. Urbanization will also continue at an accelerated pace, and about 70% of the world’s population will become urban over next 3 decades (compared to 49% today). In addition, income levels in 2050 will be many multiples of what they are now. Hence, the biggest challenge in the future will be to find ways to feed this larger, more urban and richer population. FAO has forecasted sea catches to stop growing at 85 – 90 million tonnes a year and all incremental demands would have to be met by culturing. By 2030 aquaculture production is estimated to reach more than 90 – 95 million tonnes, a prognosis based on 3% annual growth. Moreover, to support projected food demands in 2050, production must rise an estimated 70% above current values to allow the global population to continue to consume seafood products at the current rate. Thus, the expected deficits in food supply the next decades are currently being targeted by several stakeholders, NGOs and Governments around the world.

Brackishwater Aquaculture Systems 

Aquatic Plants

Aquatic Plant industry for the future

Aquatic Plant Industry

Utilization of Aquatic Plants

Aquatic Animal Diseases

Aquatic Animal Disease report April - June 2013 (NACA)

Fish Feeds

Feeding and Feed Management Carps

This study reviews the aquaculture of Indian major carps, rohu (Labeo rohita), catla (Catla catla) and mrigal (Cirrhinus cirrhosus) with special reference to current feeding and feed management practices in Andhra Pradesh, India. The study is based on a survey of 106 farmers from four regions in Andhra Pradesh (Kolleru, Krishna, West Godavari, and Nellore). Kolleru and the surrounding districts of Krishna and West Godavari are the primary culture areas. In Nellore district, Indian major carp culture is practiced at a lower intensity to that practiced in Kolleru. In East Godavari district, Indian major carps are primarily cultured in polyculture systems with either black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) or giant river prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). While the study primarily focused on the feed management practices associated with Indian major carp production, management practices that are used under polyculture conditions with other species-groups were also assessed.

Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka

Beche-de-mer (Sea Cucumber) :

Beche-demer fishery

Beche-de-mer fishery in Sri Lanka
 
Status of Management of Sea Cucumber Fishery in Sri Lanka 

A review of development in World Sea Cucumber Fisheries

Beche-de-mer fishery & Industry

Sea Cucumber Pen Culture in Northern Province Sri Lanka

Bibliography on Indian Seacucumber

 

Mussel Culture:

Green shell mussel

Shellfish Production: aquaculture technology 

Hatchery Feed Guide

Mangroves

Distribution of Mangrove forests in Sri Lanka

 

Mangrove Management 

Mangroves in Sri Lanka 

Mangroves of Sri Lanka-Initial study 

Brief on Mangroves 

Sri Lankan Mangroves - a case study 

Man and Mangroves- a case study 

Case study on Mangrove Tourism 

Primary productivity of Mangroves at Kadolkale 

Mangrove associate Medicinal plants