Open AccessCULTURING THE SPINY OYSTER, Saccostrea echinata , IN AMBON, INDONESIA
Author(s) -
Angell Charles L.,
Tetelepta J.,
Smith Lynwood S.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of the world mariculture society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.655
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1749-7345
pISSN - 0735-0147
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-7345.1984.tb00177.x
Subject(s) - biology , fishery , bay , yield (engineering) , zoology , engineering , materials science , composite material , civil engineering
ABSTRACT A demonstration project for the small‐scale culture of Saccostrea echinata was set up in Ambon Bay, Indonesia, and operated from May 1981 to July 1983. Four cultch materials were tested for setting of natural seed. Asbestos‐cement gave good results, but a cement‐palm fiber composite was later found to be equally effective and more economical. The minimum grow‐out was 19 months. Meat yield varied from 26 to 140 grams per collector. Cooked meats were processed for local consumption. The projected family farm would consist of 2,500 collectors occupying an area of 1/4 ha. Total meat yield would be 175 kg. The internal rate of return for such a farm was estimated to be 26.97%.