Fundamentals of Aquaculture and Fish Production

1 Introduction to Aquaculture
1.1 What is Aquaculture and the Significance of Aquaculture
1.2 History of Aquaculture Practices
1.3 International and Domestic Situation of Aquaculture
1.4 The Aquaculture in Food Security and Nutrition
1.5 Classification of Aquaculture Systems
1.6 Economic and Social Significance of Fish Production
1.7 Problems and Possibilities Facing Contemporary Aquaculture
2 Aquatic Environment and Water Quality Management
2.1 Physiological features of the Water bodies
2.2 Water Quality Chemical parameters
2.3 Biological Factors that Influence the Quality of Water
2.4 Water Quality Requirement of Fish and Shellfish
2.5 Techniques of Water Quality Monitoring
2.6 Water Treatment and Management Practices
2.7 Implication of Low
2.8 Environmental Sustainability in Aquaculture
3 Biology and Culture of Aquaculture Species
3.1 Basic Fish Anatomy and Physiology
3.2 Growth, Reproduction, and Life Cycle of Fish
3.3 Cultivable Major Species of Finfish
3.4 Shellfish and Other Aquaculture Species
3.5 Seed Production and Hatchery Management
3.6 Stocking Density and Growth Performance
3.7 Genetic Enhancement and Selective Breeding
4 Aquaculture Systems and Farming Practices
4.1 Pond Culture Systems
4.2 Cage, Pen, and Raceway Culture
4.3 Integrated Fish Farming Systems
4.4 Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
4.5 Biofloc and Aquaponics Systems
4.6 Feeding Strategies and Feed Management
4.7 Harvesting, Handling and Storage Methods
5 Fish Nutrition, Health, and Disease Management
5.1 Nutritional Needs of Cultured Fish
5.2 Classification and Development of Aquafeeds
5.3 Feeding Practices and Feed Conversion Efficiency
5.4 Common Fish Diseases and Causative Agents