Improving Seabass Aquaculture in Sri Lanka - TCP/SRL/3502
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The project responded to the need to develop and revitalize the aquaculture sector in Sri Lanka, with specific reference to Asian seabass. The lack of low-cost nutritionally complete aquafeedis one of the major constraints to marine aquaculture development in the country. In addition, the sustainability of the aquaculture industry depends on the implementation of proper aquatic animal health management and of a disease control programme. As imported feeds are too expensive, farmers make their own feed without considering the nutritional requirements of the cultured species and without knowing the nutritional composition of the diet being used. This may lead to poor growth and health conditions of the fish, and to increased operational costs. The project focused on improving feed production, availability and quality through the development of a dedicated small-scale public private partnership feed production unit, above all for Asian seabass.