Biofloc method for ‘Vannamei farming’
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Environment
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14th May, 2021
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Context
The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) is opting to deploy the biofloc method for Vannamei shrimp farming.
About the initiative
- Till now, the genetically-modified farmed tilapia (GIFT) fish was grown using this technology.
- Now the species Vannamei shrimp is considering as a suitable for this type of cultivation.
- Experimental Vannamei farming was begun in the State around six years ago under an initiative by Kufos.
- Vannamei is an exotic white leg shrimps.
- It is native to the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- It is also found to be suited to the brackish water conditions in Kerala.
- Extensive culture of Vannamei is done in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa, and Tamil Nadu, among other coastal States.
- The ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture in Chennai has also launched a mobile application, Vanami shrimpapp, for disseminating information on shrimp farming.
Biofloc technology
- The biofloc model is an intensive aquaculture system.
- It is considered to hold an advantage over conventional systems, as the normally harmful waste produced in conventional aquaculture can be turned into feed for fish.
- The biofloc technology had now been standardised.
- People with limited land area could take up fish culture using the technology.
- It has found acceptance among aquaculturists with the Department of Fisheries is also offering support for the programme.
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