Marine finfish production is a rapidly expanding field, both in research and industrial aquaculture. A driving force behind this growth is the inherently high value placed upon marine finfish products in the marketplace.

Live feeds are an integral component in the cultivation of most marine finfish species during larval stages. The first live feed that has demonstrated acceptability for most marine species, and which can typically be raised on a commercial scale, is the rotifer Brachionous spp. This publication is a review of culture and enrichment of rotifers for application as a first live feed in aquaculture hatcheries. 

This document provides the background, rationale, and detailed production protocols for all stages of high-quality Artemia culture.