Aquaculture potentials and investment opportunity in shrimps and prawns farming in Nigeria

Some aspects of the aquaculture potentials and investment opportunity in shrimps and prawn farming in Nigeria were overviewed. This paper presents the breeding pattern, spawner availability, culture water-type and properties, feeds and feeding regimes and other factors needed in practical shrimps and prawns culture. The culture systems, water management, larval management, stocking density, feeding strategies and diseases were fully discussed. The investment opportunity available as government plans to boost production of these resources from both artisanal and aquaculture sector was documented. Management strategies needed in practical practices of shrimps and prawns culture were enlisted. Effected efforts from the government were listed in this paper

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Main Authors: Sogbesan, A.O., Olowosegun, T., Ibiyo, L.M.O.
Format: conference_item biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 2005
Subjects:Management, Aquaculture, Nigeria, breeding, investments, prawn culture, shrimp culture, spawning,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/21687
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