This practical training book is focused on the rearing of fish and shellfish seed—a key step in successful aquaculture. It provides easy-to-understand guidance on seed rearing techniques for Indian Major Carps (IMC), exotic carps, catfish, coldwater species, shrimps, freshwater prawns, and molluscs. The book explains the environmental needs, nursery system types like cage and pen systems, and post-larval care.

Important topics such as feeding strategies, health care, grading, seed transport, and economic planning are also included. With step-by-step procedures and a focus on real-world applications, this book helps learners gain essential skills for efficient and healthy seed rearing in both inland and coastal aquaculture.

Ashfauq Farooq Aga: Assistant Professor/ Scientist (Aquaculture Engineering), Faculty of Fisheries Engineering, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST –K) Shalimar.

1. Introduction to Fish and Shellfish Seed Rearing

2. Biology of Fish and Shellfish Larvae

3. Environmental Requirements for Seed Rearing

4. Nursery Rearing of Indian Major Carps (IMC)

5. Seed Rearing of Exotic Carps and Catfish

6. Rearing of Coldwater and Hill Stream Fish Seeds

7. Cage and Pen-Based Seed Rearing Systems

8. Rearing of Shrimp Post-Larvae (PL

9. Seed Rearing of Freshwater Prawns (Macrobrachium Spp.)

10.Nursery Rearing of Bivalves and Molluscs

11. Nutrition and Feeding Strategies in Seed Rearing

12. Seed Health Management

13. Seed Grading and Quality Assessment

14. Packing and Transport of Fish/Shellfish Seed

15. Economics and Policy Guidelines for Seed Rearing