The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) is opting to deploy the biofloc method for Vannamei shrimp farming.
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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