Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)

Abstract

Barramundi, commonly known as ’Asian seabass’ in Asian countries, is a fish of relatively large commercial importance. It is fished internationally and farmed in various countries around the world, including Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Israel, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, among others. It is a hardy, highly fecund species, with simple hatchery and grow-out production techniques. These attributes make barramundi an ideal candidate for aquaculture.