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Raising Cod and Haddock in Captivity
The groundfish fisheries in the Northeast have declined
dramatically in recent years, but consumer demand for fish remains high.
As part of an investigation into the potential of cod and haddock as
alternatives species for fish farms, UMaine researchers have focused on
identifying rearing technologies to improve survival and growth of cod and
haddock larvae. These species are well-suited to the cold waters of the
Gulf of Maine, but at the larval stage they can be difficult to feed. With
the help of a video monitor in Cobscook Bay, our scientists are
identifying the best methods for feeding marine larval fish and developing
microparticulate diets for cod grown in captivity. The success of these
efforts may well determine the commercial viability of farm-raised cod and
haddock in Maine.
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