With the introduction of the “blue revolution”, aquaculture has become one of the most important growing sectors in the food production systems. Many new developments have been made and are implicated in the aquaculture industry, especially in the finfish department which contributes globally to around 42% of the total fish production. This chapter summarizes the recent advancements and improvements in the culture of four major coastal finfish species which are Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer); milkfish (Chanos chanos); grey mullet (Mugil cephalus); pearl spot (Etroplus suratensis). It also gives an insight of how the fishes are cultured in captivity starting with brood stock development, captive maturation, spawning through hormonal administration, larval rearing and nursery and then grow out phase. With all these new developments in the culture techniques, the growth and survival rate of the fishes have increased to a much greater extent hence benefitting the aquaculture industry.
Published Date: 2023-05-25; Received Date: 2023-03-17
