On the potential and constraints of mariculture development in Bangladesh

Abstract Development of a blue economy is firmly embedded in the development plans Bangladesh. Advances freshwater aquaculture have promoted Bangladesh to fifth largest fish producer world. However, marine resource base Bangladesh, which now even greater following recent settling disputes regarding maritime boundaries with neighbouring countries, lends itself aquaculture—known as mariculture. Several potential areas and opportunities for mariculture been identified implementation under concept We identify most promising species hilsa shad ( Tenualosa ilisha ), seabass Lates calcarifer ) grey mullet Mugil cephalus shrimp black tiger Penaeus monodon brown Metapenaeus monoceros Indian white indicus mud crab Scylla serata ). Further, some non-traditional like seaweed, microalgae, shellfish (mussel, oyster) sea cucumber offer considerable potential. there remain major challenges constraints that need be addressed order further develop contribute growing Most notably, ministries, departments research institutions, along interested private entrepreneurs, must collaborate formulate strategies effective implementation, so can food security economic through export opportunities.