Mangrove crab culture
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This brochure provides a comprehensive guide on the culture and farming of mangrove crabs (Scylla spp.), highlighting key aspects of hatchery, nursery, and grow-out operations. It covers species identification, broodstock selection, larval rearing techniques, and essential water quality parameters for successful crab farming. Detailed information on nursery site selection, stocking densities, feeding strategies, and transportation methods for crablets is also included.
Additionally, the brochure presents an economic analysis of mangrove crab farming, outlining the costs, returns, and profitability based on monitored market prices. With proper management practices, mangrove crab aquaculture offers a sustainable and profitable venture for farmers and entrepreneurs in the industry.
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SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department. (2025). Mangrove crab culture [Brochure]. Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Author.
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