PROJECT

Development of Holothuria arguinensis biotechnology for aquaculture

CUSTOMER/FUNDING

Piscifactorías Albadalejo S.L., Piscialba

ABSTRACT

A contract was established with Piscialba company to develop methodologies focused on induction’ reproduction for Holothuria arguinensis, to formulate dried diets from marine plants debris (Cymodocea nodosa and Zoostera noltei) and green algae, improving the growth rates of juveniles and adults, and to establish the optimal density vs biomass/m2 for its extensive culture.

Spain and Portugal