Question

Breeding and hatchery technology of the following fish was developed by the CMFRI:

• A. Seabass
• B. Pearl spot
• C. Tilapia
• D. Cobia

Hint:

CMFRI is the leading institution for open-sea cage mariculture in India and is credited with developing breeding protocols for Cobia and Silver Pompano.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Developing captive breeding and hatchery protocols for high-value marine fish is essential to support marine finfish aquaculture (mariculture).
ICAR-CMFRI (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute) is India's premier institute for marine fisheries research and development.
Detailed Explanation:
ICAR-CMFRI pioneered the breeding and seed production technology for Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) in India.
- Cobia is a fast-growing, high-value marine finfish suited for open-sea cage farming.
- CMFRI achieved its first successful captive spawning and larval rearing of Cobia at its Mandapam Regional Centre in 2010.
Evaluating the other options:
- Breeding and seed production technology for Asian Seabass (Lates calcarifer) was developed by ICAR-CIBA (Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture).
- Pearl spot (Etroplus suratensis) is an indigenous brackishwater fish whose breeding technologies have been worked on by several state agencies and CIBA.
- Tilapia is an exotic freshwater fish whose breeding technologies were developed internationally.

Step 2: Final Answer:
The breeding and hatchery technology for Cobia was developed by CMFRI.