Fish and Shellfish Breeding and Hatchery Management

Contents: 1. Introduction to Aquaculture and Hatchery Operations. 2. Reproductive Physiology of Finfish and Shellfish. 3. Broodstock Management. 4. Induced Breeding in Freshwater Fishes. 5. Breeding of Catfishes and Exotic Species. 6. Breeding of Indian Major Carps and Minor Carps. 7. Breeding of Coldwater and Hill Stream Fishes. 8. Shellfish Reproductive Biology and Breeding. 9. Bivalve and Mollusc Hatchery Techniques. 10. Design and Construction of Hatcheries. 11. Water Quality Management in Hatcheries. 12. Live Feed Production. 13. Larval Rearing and Nursery Management. 14. Health and Disease Management in Hatcheries.

This comprehensive book introduces the science and practice of aquaculture and hatchery operations, focusing on the breeding, reproduction, and early development of finfish and shellfish species. The book serves as a critical resource for students, aqua culturists, hatchery managers, and researchers involved in fisheries and aquatic biotechnology.

Starting with the role of aquaculture in India's Blue Economy, it explores reproductive physiology, broodstock management, induced breeding, and species-specific hatchery practices. It provides detailed protocols for both finfish (carps, catfish, trout) and shellfish (shrimp, prawns, molluscs), supported by case studies and real-world applications.

Further, the book offers in-depth information on hatchery infrastructure design, water quality management, live feed production, larval rearing, and biosecurity. Advanced hatchery systems such as Chinese and circular hatchery models are explained with practical insights. The inclusion of disease management strategies makes this text highly relevant to modern aquaculture sustainability efforts.