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Abstract
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Due to the limitation for aquatic natural resources products and increasing in food needs through
population growth in the current century, attention to aquaculture has increased. At present, more
than 50 percent and according to FAO forecasts by 2030 more than 60 percent of aquatic
production in the world will be through aquaculture. Mollusca culture has a big portion in world
aquaculture industry and Saccostrea genus has the highest one. Persian Gulf native natal rock
oyster, Saccostrea cucullata is one of the most valuable edible species. The harsh environmental
conditions of the Persian Gulf prolong the culture period of this species. In this study, the
possibility of indoor breeding has been tested with several different methods of artificial feeding
and the best method of feeding has been suggested in controlled breeding conditions.
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