Abstract:
The brief historical occurrence of aquaculture introduces the science that evolved from the early studies on cod
propagation in 1864, and the export of these concepts about stock enhancement through protection of early life history stages
through what has always been considered the ‘critical periods’ during which the majority of natural mortality takes place. The
next most important issues discussed are the why’s and how’s of fish culture, and where the habitat and feed comes from, and
the related social and ecological enigmas.
