Research on the biology, aquaculture and taxonomy of tropical marine
oysters started in 1994 and work on oyster research represent the thrust
research in aquaculture at the station. Three commercial species are
studied,Crassostrea belcherii (the white scar), C.iredalei
(the black scar) and Saccostrea cuculata (the rock
oyster).
As a result of the
research and development work on oysters the centre is able to produce
high quality oyster seeds on demand. The seeds are sold to farmers and
traders where income from these help fund further research.
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