Mariculture - Marine Aquaculture

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Duration: 100 Hours
Delivery: Online & Correspondence
Code: BAG220

Mariculture - Marine Aquaculture Outline

Lesson Structure

  1. Aquaculture Production Systems
  2. Starting a Marine Aquaculture (Mariculture) Business
  3. Choosing a Species
  4. Finfish
  5. Crustaceans
  6. Molluscs and Echinoderms
  7. Seaweeds and Aquatic Algae
  8. Pharmaceuticals
  9. Diet Formulation and feeding
  10. Health Management - Diseases and Parasites
  11. Harvest and Post Harvest Handling

Aims

  • Explain general mariculture production systems
  • Discuss the factors involved in setting up a business
  • Evaluate factors that need to be considered when choosing marine species for aquaculture in your region.
  • Explain the commercial production of finfish
  • Explain the commercial production of crustaceans
  • Explain the commercial production of molluscs
  • Explain the use and production of Seaweeds and Aquatic Algae
  • Discuss the role of echinoderms in mariculture. Explore the pharmaceutical uses of marine organisms
  • Explain general diet formulation and feeding
  • Describe issues related to the health management of marine animals used in aquaculture.

Mariculture - Marine Aquaculture

Statement of Achievement — Please enquire for prices and more information
Duration: 100 Hours
Delivery: Online & Correspondence
Code: BAG220