Evaluation of Indoor and Outdoor Aquaculture Systems as Alternatives to Harvesting Hemolymph From Random Wild Capture of Horseshoe Crabs

Tinker-Kulberg, Rachel; Dellinger, Anthony; Gentit, Lisa C.; Fluech, Bryan; Wilder, Cole A.; Spratling, Ivy L.; Stasek, David J.; Kepley, Christopher L.; Robertson, Lee; Goddard, Melinda K. M.; Brady, Terry E.; Tōland, Lance; Dellinger, Kristen

doi:10.3389/fmars.2020.568628

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“…Adult horseshoe crabs can also be cultured in RAS (Figure 5;Tinker-Kulberg et al 2020b). Rectangular tanks measuring 4ft x 6ft x 1 ft are ideal holding tanks and are stocked at one per 3 ft 2 .…”

Section: Recirculating Aquaculture Systems For Adults Used For Hemoly...mentioning

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Candidate Species for Florida Aquaculture: American Horseshoe Crab Limulus polyphemus

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The American horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus, is a member of the phylum Arthropoda, subphylum Chelicerata, and class Merostomata. Although there are four horseshoe crab species worldwide, the American horseshoe crab is primarily found in the Atlantic Ocean along the East Coast of North America. The species ranges from Maine to Mexico, but is absent between Texas in the United States and Tabasco in Mexico. They mainly inhabit estuarine areas; however, juveniles and adults can venture into the shallow oceanic environments. Embryo development occurs in the intertidal zone of sandy beaches. Sandy or muddy bottom habitats are necessary for burrowing and benthic feeding. This publication will cover their natural history, aquaculture techniques, common diseases, and their uses and markets.

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“…The RAS should include an UV sterilizer, a biofilter, clarifying tanks, and adequate aeration. A 12-hour photoperiod and proper water quality must be maintained (Tinker-Kulberg et al 2020b).…”

Section: Recirculating Aquaculture Systems For Adults Used For Hemoly...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Candidate Species for Florida Aquaculture: American Horseshoe Crab Limulus polyphemus

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Scharf²,

Hill³

et al. 2022

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A review of influencing factors on a recirculating aquaculture system: Environmental conditions, feeding strategies, and disinfection methods

Cui

et al. 2023

J World Aquaculture Soc

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Recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), as a modern highly intensive aquaculture mode, demonstrates the advantages of environmental friendliness, high efficiency and sustainable development, and has been widely used worldwide; they are also expected to be more widely applied in industrial aquaculture in the future as our natural resources are decreasing. However, RAS imposes very high requirements on operating conditions, including temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, stocking density, light, feed composition, feeding amount, feeding frequency, and disinfection methods. Each factor is critical to the stable operation of the system. Therefore, to ensure the efficient and stable operation of RAS, its influencing factors must be controlled to within appropriate ranges. Herein, the factors affecting the operation of RAS are reviewed, and the mechanisms of their influence on the reared organisms are revealed, and suggestions on the control of these factors in aquaculture are proposed. This review can provide a theoretical basis for the further development of RAS.

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Tri-Spine Horseshoe Crab Aquaculture, Ranching and Stock Enhancement: Perspectives and Challenges

Bai

Xie

et al. 2021

Front. Mar. Sci.

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As a well-known example of “living fossil,” horseshoe crabs are ecologically significant macroinvertebrates in coastal and estuarine ecosystems. The tri-spine horseshoe crab, Tachypleus tridentatus, has been widely utilized for Tachypleus amebocyte lysate production and food consumption since the 1980s, which led to considerable population declines along the west coast of the Pacific Ocean. The declining horseshoe crab population is expected to have ecological and social impacts. Stock enhancement through captive rearing of juveniles is cited as an important alternative to repopulate the native T. tridentatus, which in turn supports sustainable resource utilization and research activities. The hatchery production techniques for this species have gradually developed following the mass culture efforts in Japan since the late 1980s. However, the previous studies have primarily concerned the feed types and husbandry conditions to maximize the growth and survival of the juveniles. Little is known about the practicability and effectiveness of releasing large numbers of hatchery-bred individuals through releasing programs. In this review, we (1) summarize the available captive breeding and rearing techniques, (2) discuss the release strategies that could potentially improve the survival of released juveniles, and (3) identify the future opportunities and challenges in establishing technical frameworks to support responsible stock enhancement programs for T. tridentatus. The information should benefit future horseshoe crab fisheries management efforts in the attempt to restore the severely depleted populations.

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Evaluation of Indoor and Outdoor Aquaculture Systems as Alternatives to Harvesting Hemolymph From Random Wild Capture of Horseshoe Crabs

Cited by 3 publications

References 45 publications

Candidate Species for Florida Aquaculture: American Horseshoe Crab Limulus polyphemus

Candidate Species for Florida Aquaculture: American Horseshoe Crab Limulus polyphemus

A review of influencing factors on a recirculating aquaculture system: Environmental conditions, feeding strategies, and disinfection methods

Tri-Spine Horseshoe Crab Aquaculture, Ranching and Stock Enhancement: Perspectives and Challenges

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