Biotechnology of Aquaculture

Introduction
Nearly seventy percent of the earth's cover is made up of oceans. These oceans house millions of marine organisms, which have rich sources of various products and processes, and they hold a valuable bank of genetic information and gene pools. Reports suggest that marine biotechnology can help utilize more than thirty thousand known species of marine organisms to develop new products. This technology can also boost the development of vaccines, diagnostic and analytical agents and genetically modified organisms for aquaculture and the seafood industry. Biotechnology is also providing new and innovative approaches for improving animal stock like fish and prawn. It has even paved the way for developing ecological relationships of marine organisms and improving these resources.

The technique of cultivation of commercial important aquatic animals and plants is called as "Aquaculture". Otherwise, it is the manipulation and improvement of the production of aquatic beings. This practice has a significant bearing on the seafood industry.