MODULE 1 Choice of Species Goa ls
• To provide the trainees with the knowledge to have a better understanding about the criteria used for species selection for culture.
• Make trainees aware of what are the options available in the Caribbean for culture. Be aware of multiple species, local and Learning exotic options for Caribbean aquaculture. Objectives
Be able to select possible species for culture based on th e crite ria ou tlin e d . What is Aquaculture?
• Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming.
• The farming of organisms in aquatic medium including fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic plants, algae.
• Aquaculture ranges from freshwater to saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be comparable to commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish. Criteria for Species Selection
• It should be able to withstand the climate of the region in which it will be raised. • Its rate of growth must be sufficiently high. • It must be able to reproduce successfully under culture conditions. • It must accept and thrive on abundant and cheap artificial food. • It must be acceptable to the consumer.
• It should support a high population density in ponds or tanks. • It must be disease -resistant. Most good aquaculture species are excellent aquatic Alien Invasive Species. Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Grey mullet
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
American eel
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Grey snapper
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Dog Snapper
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Black tilapia
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Silver tilapia
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Blue tilapia
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Red tilapia hybrid
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Tri Tri fish
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Carp
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Atipa/Cascadura/Hassar
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Op tion al Sp ecies Su itab le for th e Carib b ean : Fish
Pac u
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Optional Species Suitable for the Caribbean: Crustaceans
Malaysian prawns
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Optional Species Suitable for the Caribbean: Crustaceans
Common river prawns
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water Optional Species Suitable for the Caribbean: Crustaceans
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water
White legged shrimp Optional Species Suitable for the Caribbean: Crustaceans
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water
Tiger prawn Optional Species Suitable for the Caribbean: Crustaceans
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water
Australian red claw crayfish Optional Species Suitable for the Caribbean: Molluscs
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water
Black river conch Optional Species Suitable for the Caribbean: Molluscs
F= Fresh water, B= Brackish water, S= Salt water
Caribbean and Atlantic Oyster