Broodstock development of mangrove red snapperLutjanus argentimaculatus in open sea cages

In recent years, the aquaculture of the mangrove red snapper has become immensely popular in Southeast Asia and Australia due to its high market price. However, the culture of this species is still exclusively dependent on wild fry where the supply is limited, seasonal and unpredictable. This limits the sustainability of its aquaculture. Thus, a reliable breeding and fry production technique must be developed to ensure consistent production of good quality fry to meet the demand of the industry.

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