DoctorGianluca Amoroso

This unit will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of larval and early life history biology, as well as the practices and processes that underpin hatchery operations for algal, molluscan, crustacean and finfish production. By exploring various techniques and approaches used in tropical and temperate aquaculture, students will gain insights into the management of broodstock, maintenance of live feeds, optimal timing in production for aquatic juvenile animals, and the significance of hatchery hygiene. This unit incorporates a variety of learning activities including lectures, practicals and field trips to combine theoretical knowledge with hands on experience in the rearing and cultivation of aquatic organisms.