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AQUACULTURE MAKHATHINI RESEARCH STATION. INTRODUCTION. AQUACULTURE CAN BE DEFINED AS THE ARTIFICIAL PROPAGATION OF AQUATIC SPECIES e.g. fish . objectives. To provide fingerlings to the small-scale farmers Promotion and demonstration of fish farming
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INTRODUCTION • AQUACULTURE CAN BE DEFINED AS THE ARTIFICIAL PROPAGATION OF AQUATIC SPECIES e.g. fish
objectives • To provide fingerlings to the small-scale farmers • Promotion and demonstration of fish farming • Evaluation and implementation of aquaculture systems
Fish species • Tilapia rendalli
Fish species • Oreochromis Mossambicus tilapia
Fish species • Claria Gariepinus • ( Catfish )
Aquaculture production Systems • Earthen pond system integrated with poultry
Aquaculture production systems • Intensive tank systems
Aquaculture production systems • Cage system
Research projectsThe effect of aquaculture on water quality used for irrigation Project objectives • Determine the impact of water quality changes on fitness – of- use for other uses. • To establish the interaction between aquaculture and irrigation activities. • To assess the resultant water quality.
Research projectThe use of frozen ram testis for sex reversal on Oreochromis mossambicus Objectives Production of monsex fish – Why ? • Male grow faster than females • Prevent breeding which result in stunted growth.
Conclusion • As the world’s population and diseases increases, there is a huge demand for protein. THANK YOU