Biotechnology and species development in aquaculture

Abstract

The use of biotechnology in various aspects of human endeavour have obviously created a great impact but not
without some risks. Not withstanding, there is still the need for its adoption as more of the already adopted
biotechnologies are being improved upon with lesser demerits. Aquaculture is not also left out in the application of
biotechnological approaches. The aquaculture industry is currently faced with solving the simultaneous problems of
developing economically viable production systems, reducing the impact on the environment and improving public
perception. Whereas significant progress has been made in understanding production systems, improvement in
cultured stocks has not kept pace with productivity demands. This paper considered aquaculture as the only way to
increase fish production and also discusses technical environmental and management considerations regarding the
use of genetically modified fish organism (e.g. fish) in aquaculture. This paper discusses advantage of
biotechnological research application and commercialization.