In this study, several experiments on the use of prepared diets incorporating natural sources of color enhancers such as squash, tomato, corn, carrots and others into the seaweeds feed base shall be done. These will involve the evaluation of varying percentages in quantity of the natural sources of color enhancers mixed with the seaweeds feed base and the determination of the optimum feeding rates. In all the experiments to be undertaken, somatic growth and gonad growth and quality responses shall be determined. The experimental design in each of the experiments shall follow the completely randomized design with replications. Statistical analyses like the ANOVA or ANCOVA shall be employed whichever will be appropriate.

Study Leader - Prof. Facundo B. Asia

Aquaculture techniques using prepared diets of the sea urchin, T. gratilla.