Using the hard clam farms in Yunlin, Taiwan as examples, this study analyzes the effects of culture area, stocking density, and shrimp and fish polyculture on the cost efficiency (CE) of hard clam farming. A data envelopment analysis (DEA) is used to estimate the farms' technical efficiency (TE),...

This study surveyed the total arsenic (As) and As species contents in clams (Meretrix lusoria) farmed in areas of hyperendemic blackfoot disease (BFD) in southwestern Taiwan. Total As and As species in sediment and pond water were also analyzed to examine the bioaccumulation of As in clams in their ...

Taiwan is one of the most important areas of aquaculture in the world. This article discusses the larviculture techniques, development of formulated aquafeeds, shrimp aquaculture research, tilapia aquaculture research, additional biotechnology research, commercial aquaculture sector, and future...

Marine fish culture is a new farming opportunity for NSW prawn farmers. To address current seed-stock supply issues two Palmers Island brackish-water prawn hatcheries (of Australian and Taiwanese design) were examined for conversion to mulloway (Argyrosomus japonicus) production. Both hatcheries...

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) is a serious shrimp pathogen that has spread globally to all major shrimp farming areas, causing enormous economic losses. Here we investigate the role of hermit crabs in transmitting WSSV to Penaeus monodon brooders used in hatcheries in Vietnam. WSSV-free...

This article presents an overview of the marine aquaculture industry in Canada based on statistics covering the years 2012 and 2013, the most recent years for which complete statistics are available. Highlights of the overview focused on the environmental sustainability, economic impact/status,...

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) infection is commonly detected by vp28-qPCR assay in wild crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, a widespread crustacean species in the aquatic environment in China. The virions of crayfish WSSV have been isolated and purified. Based on TEM observation, they exhibited...

The Yunlin coastal area is the largest oyster culture in Taiwan; however, the oyster farmers reported the negative impact of a prolonged oyster culture period and an increased operating cost in 2010. This study uses the translog cost function to consider the possibility of an oyster culture period...

This presentation aims to provide perspective on contemporary challenges and opportunities in the management of molluscan health. While challenges remain from pathogens such as Bonamia spp. and Perkinsus spp., the list of critical contemporary issues begins and ends with emerging herpes viral...