Capacity building for the development of arapaima farming in the San Martin region ? special focus on breeding strategy and feed development
Starting year
2010
End year
2013
Objectives of the project
To build up capacity of Ahuashyacu Fish Station to support the growth of sustainable aquaculture sector in the San Martin Region/Peru.
Participants
Responsible organization
Original organization
Riista- ja kalatalouden tutkimuslaitos
Persons
Saarni Kaija
Results
Results and impact
Peru has significant water and fish meal recourses and vast number of potential endemic fish species for aquaculture. Aquaculture has a growing role in food security as well as a source of livelihood. The capacity building and modern technology applied in this spearhead project will bring new tools for Peruvian aquaculture development.
Other information
Keywords
Aquaculture, Arapaima, Arapaima gigas, Brood stock management, Capacity building, Feed development, Kalanviljely, Luonnonvaratalouden kannattavuus ja kilpailukyky, Paiche, Vesiviljely