Global Aquaculture Alliance — The Advocate
Intensive management of tilapia broodstock and artificial incubation of eggs increase output and cut costs for fingerling production.
Tilapia culture is an important component of local food production in Honduras. Rising exports have raised in-country demand and production.
There has been tremendous growth in tilapia culture in Honduras. In 2002, commercial production will reach 10,500 metric tons.
Tilapia were introduced to Central America during the 1950s by Taiwanese technicians working with the United Nations' FAO.