Seriola species culture

Posted by mukandar on March 29th, 2021

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In recent years, there has been growing interest in Seriola sp. as a candidate for aquaculture around the world.

There are a number of species in the genus Seriola (Carangidae). Yellowtail kingfish Seriola lalandi is one of the best known Seriola species and can be found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. S. lalandi is grown commercially in Japan, South Korea, Australia, Chile and Mexico. Two commercial recirculation systems (RAS) operate in Europe and several others are in different stages of development.

S. lalandi is a temperate species suitable for growing in warmer water (16°C-27°C).

Yellowtail kingfish is an ideal fish for aquaculture given its very high growth rate and high regard as a marine fish attracting high market prices.

The fish is suitable for recirculating systems and can grow at high densities, far higher than other species, such as gilthead seabream and European seabass. It is relatively easy to culture and, unlike some other Seriola sp. (such as Amber Jack S. dumerili), it can spawn year-around without being induced.

Over the years, using her expertise in food technology and phytomedicine, Ms Kolkovski has developed several products for marine organisms (microdiets, live food enrichments). Specifically, Ms Kolkovski developed broodstock additives for Seriola sp. that support and boost the hormonal cycle for out-of-season broodstock. Other natural products include larvae support additives that boost the immune system and improve growth and survival, live feed additives that reduce bacterial proliferations and antiparasitic natural additives that reduce parasite infections in cage culture.

Chile. 'From no production to full production'

Completed hatchery renovation. Yellowtail kingfish hatchery renovation including larvae tank re-work and installation of new innovative outlet filters (preventing oil film and eliminating the need of surface skimmers), self-cleaning tank installation, revised live feed production unit.

Broodstock nutrition program was developed, enabling similar production from out-of-season groups.

Supply of broodstock and larvae nutritional and health additives (for over 10 years), resulting in reduced deformity to <1% and increased survival to 45%.

Australia

Development of unique larvae rearing system for Yellowtail kingfish. Development of rearing protocols.

Development of unique broodstock and larvae additives tailor-made to Seriola spp.

Site selection for land-based marine aquaculture for the Western Australia coast (13,000 km).

Supply of broodstock additives and larvae/live feed additives tailor-made for Yellowinftail kingfish.

Visit for more information : http://yellowtail-aquaculture.com/