ABSTRACT
The widespread use of unregistered and inappropriate chemicals to treat diseases has environmental impacts as well as food safety implications. Approaches for regional cooperation in enhancing aquaculture production may include the following short term and long term work packages: Cooperation on low cost cage technology could be undertaken by linking with existing projects in Vietnam and Philippines. Low cost and high volume technology for bivalves as is practiced in Hainan (China) can be adopted. This package is to develop and implement a training programme for extension staff to support improved aquatic animal health in the region. This is to extend the long line culture techniques for bivalves to countries not currently practicing these techniques. Hence, maximum research thrust is required for the development of commercial level seed production technologies for the suitable species of crabs, lobsters and marine finfishes.
