In 2021 to 2022, Sea Life Aquaculture took a significant step forward in hatchery innovation and expertise by undergoing specialized training at FRI Pulau Sayak, a leading research institute for oyster hatchery operations. This training provided the team with in-depth knowledge and technical skills necessary to refine the spat production process and improve hatchery efficiency.
Training at FRI Pulau Sayak: Gaining Advanced Hatchery Expertise
The training program at FRI Pulau Sayak was a crucial milestone that allowed Sea Life Aquaculture to further develop and optimize its hatchery techniques.
Key Training Outcomes:
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Enhanced Understanding of Hatchery Operations
- – Gained hands-on experience in broodstock selection, conditioning, and spawning techniques.
- – Improved water filtration, temperature control, and larval rearing protocols to ensure higher survival rates for oyster spat.
- – Learned advanced techniques for microalgae production, essential for providing high-nutrient feed to oyster larvae.
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Designing a Setting Tank System for Single-Seeded Oyster Spat
- – Developed an efficient setting tank system tailored for single-seeded oyster spat production.
- – Implemented a controlled environment to optimize spat settlement and improve growth consistency.
- – Ensured that the setting tank design allowed for better handling, monitoring, and grading of oyster spat.
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Successful Spawning Process Implementation
- – Applied advanced spawning techniques to increase fertilization success and improve hatchery productivity.
- – Optimized larval culture protocols, ensuring better survival and faster growth rates.
- – Achieved a higher percentage of healthy, viable oyster spat, improving the overall efficiency of the hatchery.
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