The mangrove oyster, crassostrea gasar cultivation and potential in the Niger Delta (Nigeria).

Earlier work on the mangrove oyster is reviewed briefly. Cultivation technique based on work done at Buguma is presented. Potential for Oyster cultivation is discussed against the background of the Nigerian’s fish protein deficit, available swamp land for aquaculture in the overall agricultural development policy. The required investments and financial returns are presented.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Afinomi, M.A.
Format: Report biblioteca
Language:English
Published: Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, 1984
Subjects:Aquaculture, Crustacean culture,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/1258
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