Hatchery production of sea cucumbers (sandfish Holothuria scabra)

This manual includes the consolidated methods, practical protocols and good practices in sea cucumber breeding that were established within the past decade of research and development at the small-scale sea cucumber hatchery in the Tigbauan Main Station of SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department. Hence, this manual focuses only on demonstrating the technology, requirements and procedures in operating a small to medium-scale tropical sea cucumber hatchery. This manual is written for potential sea cucumber hatchery operators, technicians, enthusiasts, researchers, and students with some basic experience and knowledge on aquaculture. However, even beginners may find this manual informative and useful, as it highlights the importance of sea cucumbers and their potential as an aquaculture commodity.