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Shrimp Production
Commercial shrimp production license for brackish water operations
Penaeus monodon, P. vannamei
Processing: 20-25 days
Min. 0.5 hectares
$260MExport Value
4,200Operators
Sea Cucumber
High-value marine species production and export license
Holothuria species
Processing: 30 days
Marine zone approved
$45MExport Value
850Operators
Fish Production
Marine and freshwater finfish aquaculture operations
Tilapia, Carp, Seabass
Processing: 15-20 days
Tank or pond systems
$32MMarket Value
3,100Operators
Mud Crab Culture
Brackish water mud crab fattening and production
Scylla serrata
Processing: 15 days
Mangrove-compatible
$18MExport Value
1,200Operators
Seaweed Cultivation
Marine algae cultivation for food and industrial use
Kappaphycus, Gracilaria
Processing: 10-15 days
Coastal zone approved
$8MMarket Value
600Operators
Ornamental Fish
Tropical fish breeding and export operations
400+ species approved
Processing: 12 days
Export certification
$12MExport Value
950Operators
Pearl Production
Marine pearl oyster cultivation and harvesting
Pinctada species
Processing: 30-40 days
Deep water approved
$6MMarket Value
120Operators
Inland Fishery
Freshwater pond and reservoir-based production
Multi-species systems
Processing: 15 days
0.25+ hectares
$22MMarket Value
2,400Operators
Hatchery & Seed Production
Freshwater, marine, and ornamental seed production facilities
Multiple species supported
Processing: 18-25 days
Biosecurity certified
55MAnnual Seed
85Operators
Coral Culture
Coral propagation and reef-restoration culture under marine conservation permits
Acropora spp., Montipora spp.
Marine zone & CITES approval
Licensing details: on application
Freshwater Prawn
Giant freshwater prawn (scampi) culture for domestic and export markets
Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Freshwater pond systems
Licensing details: on application
Oyster & Mussel
Bivalve shellfish culture in approved coastal and estuarine zones
Crassostrea madrasensis, Perna spp.
Marine / estuarine zone approval
Licensing details: on application
Mariculture Cage License
Marine cage culture of finfish in approved coastal waters
Sea-cage systems
Marine spatial approval
Licensing details: on application
Recirculating Aquaculture (RAS)
Indoor, water-recirculating intensive culture systems
Controlled-environment tanks
Biosecure indoor facility
Licensing details: on application
Marine & Coastal Hatchery
Production of marine finfish, shrimp PL, and sea cucumber juveniles
Marine broodstock & larval rearing
Coastal zone approval
Licensing details: on application
Ornamental Fish Breeding
Breeding and rearing of ornamental and aquarium species
Freshwater & marine ornamentals
Breeding facility standards
Licensing details: on application
Processing & Value Addition
Seafood processing, value addition, and export compliance
HACCP & traceability
Export-compliant facility
Licensing details: on application
Live Fish Transport
Permit for transporting live fish, seed, and broodstock
Live-haul vehicles & equipment
Biosecurity compliance
Licensing details: on application
Consultancy & Technical Services
Registration for aquaculture consultancy and technical service providers
Qualified personnel
Service registration
Licensing details: on application
Training Centre Accreditation
Accreditation for aquaculture training and capacity-building centres
Approved curriculum & facilities
NAQDA accreditation
Details: on application
Community Cluster Registration
Registration of community aquaculture clusters and producer groups
Group / cooperative model
Shared resources & support
Details: on application
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