De Jong Aquaculture is using actual IVF to Breed Ornamental Marine Fish
Europe’s largest marine aquaculture centre has revealed it is using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to try to breed saltwater fish that haven’t been bred in captivity before.
“This week, our team successfully implemented in vitro fertilisation (IVF) protocols in selected teleost species.” De Jong Aquaculture announced on its Facebook page.
“Gametes were obtained under anaesthesia to minimise stress and ensure viability, followed by microscopically guided fertilisation under controlled laboratory conditions. This approach allows for precise genetic pairing and circumvents behavioural or physiological barriers to natural spawning, such as pair incompatibility, interspecific aggression, or the absence of typical spawning cues in captivity.”
“Controlled IVF represents a powerful tool to enhance selective breeding programs, improve genetic diversity management, and support the production of species that are otherwise difficult to breed in conventional hatchery settings.”
“Our hatchery operates a dedicated research and development division focused on advancing the scientific foundations of aquaculture. We conduct applied and fundamental research in areas such as fish health, pathogen management, and reproductive biotechnology, both internally and in collaboration with external partners.”
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