Fish Farming: What Percent of Eggs Die? Insights on Survival Rates and Mortality
In fish farms, egg mortality is high. About 90% of eggs or alevin die, and 95% of fry do not survive. For instance, rainbow smelt have only a 24% survival rate. In contrast, untreated African catfish eggs reach around 28% survival. These figures highlight the challenges of fish farming practices and their environmental impact. Positive … Read more