© 2005 International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
Worldwide status and perspective on gadoid culture
a Nutreco Aquaculture Research Centre AS PO Box 48, Sjøhagen 3, N-4001 Stavanger, Norway
b Nutreco Aquaculture, Cold Water Marine Species Norway N-4030 Hjelmeland, Norway
*Correspondence to G. Rosenlund: tel: +47 5182 5514; fax: +47 5182 5501. e-mail: grethe.rosenlund{at}nutreco.com.
Currently, Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is the primary species being developed for commercial culture, with activities concentrated around the North Atlantic. In addition, closed life cycles have been established for haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), pollock (Pollachius pollachius), and hake (Merluccius australis), but production of these species (in Canada, Spain, and Chile) is rather modest. In the short- to medium-term, Atlantic cod will be the dominant gadoid species in culture, and it is believed that production can reach levels similar to those of farmed salmon within the next 15–20 years. This development is possible because methods for year-round production of juveniles and significant hatchery capacity have been established. Also, there is a demand for farmed cod to fill the gap between increasing market needs and diminishing supply from fisheries. However, challenges must be met if cod farming is to reach its anticipated potential. Juvenile production must become more reliable in terms of survival and quality. For the on-growing phase, the supply of cost-efficient feeds produced from sustainable raw materials is of utmost importance. Consumer markets need to be developed with an emphasis on quality and food safety. Relatively little is known about health management for gadoid species.
Keywords: development, farming, gadoids
Received 13 June 2004; accepted 21 November 2005.
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