Marine aquaculture and stock enhancement in Florida: Research and development. FWC grant no. 13029. Third progress report: 20 December 2013-20 March 2014.

Abstract

Progress made on the deliverables included in the Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) Grant No.13029 titled “Marine Aquaculture and Stock Enhancement in Florida: Research and Development” for the period of 20 December 2013 through 20 March 2014 are presented in this report. The purpose of this grant is to conduct research to develop and refine maturation and spawning technology, increase survival during larval rearing, advance juvenile production strategies to further mass-production aquaculture technology for common snook, Centropomus undecimalis, and report grant findings through publications, meetings and presentations. This work was primarily conducted at Mote Aquaculture Research Park (MAP). Common snook is an ideal candidate for demonstrating ecologically and economically successful stock enhancement in marine and estuarine environments.