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How to Start a Seagull Farm?

* Do an in-depth study of seagull species, their life cycles, feeding habits, and rearing methods.

* Find out about seagull farming regulations, licenses, and market opportunities in your area.

* Talk to people who are already running seagull farms and share their experiences.

* Location:

* Choose a location near the ocean, with a water source, that is safe and accessible.

* Carefully consider the water quality, salinity, and temperature.

* The size of the space will vary depending on the number of seagulls and the rearing methods.

* Tanks and Equipment:

* Purchase or make tanks, filters, air pumps, feeders, and other equipment needed to raise seagulls.

* The configuration of the tanks will vary depending on the age and size of the seagulls.

* Seagulls:

* Purchase healthy and strong seagull fry from a reputable farmer.

* The number of seagulls will vary depending on the size of the tank and the rearing methods.

* Food:

* The food requirements of sea urchins vary depending on their age and size.

* Both natural foods (for example, mussels, shrimp) and artificial foods can be provided.

* Water Management:

* Use filters and an air pump to keep the water in the tanks clean and healthy.

* Monitor the water temperature, salinity, and pH levels regularly.

* Disease Management:

* To prevent sea urchins from getting sick, keep the tanks clean and provide a healthy diet.

* In case of illness, consult a veterinarian immediately.

* Marketing:

* Plan in advance how to sell your sea urchins.

* Communicate with restaurants, hotels, and retailers.

Important Note: Starting a sea urchin farm is a complex process. It requires a lot of patience, knowledge, and investment.

Registration Steps to Start a Sea Urchin Farm in Sri Lanka

Planning to start a sea urchin farm in Sri Lanka is commendable. However, to establish a successful farm, it is necessary to register with various government agencies. This will help you run your business legally and get government support.

Generally, the following registration steps are required to start a sea urchin farm in Sri Lanka:

* Registration with the District Secretariat:

* Details of the location and size of your farm must be submitted to the District Secretariat.

* This will bring your farm to the attention of local authorities.

* Registration with the Fisheries Department:

* You must register your farm with the Fisheries Department of Sri Lanka.

* This department will provide detailed information on the rules and regulations related to sea urchin farming.

* Registration with Environmental Protection Agencies:

* To minimize the impacts that your sea urchin farm may have on the environment, it may be necessary to register with environmental protection agencies.

* This will help ensure that your farm operates in an environmentally friendly manner.

* Registration with Local Government Agencies:

* You must register with the local government agencies where your farm is located.

* This will help in establishing good relations with the local community and obtaining permits.

* Tax Registration:

* You will need to obtain a separate tax registration number for your farm.

* This will help in registering your income and paying taxes.

The National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) of Sri Lanka is an institution established under the National Aquaculture Development Authority Act No. 53 of 1998 for the development and management of aquatic resources and the aquaculture industry.

RFP is invited from applicants for the establishment of cluster based sea cucumber farms in the Sea Cucumber Export Village in Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts.

2. RFP along with TOR documents can be collected from 19.01.2023 to 20.02.2023 during office hours from 09.00 hrs to 14.00 hrs at the National Aquaculture Headquarters. Sri Lanka Development Authority, 41/1, New Parliament Road, Pelawatte, Battaramulla, on payment of a non-refundable fee of Sri Lankan Rupees Five Thousand (SL. Rs. 5,000.00).

3. The proposal meeting will be held on 06.02.2023 at 10.30 am at the NAQDA Head Office, Pelawatte.

4. The original and one copy of the Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal should be submitted to NAQDA.

5. Applicants should submit their Technical and Financial Proposals for the establishment of cluster based sea cucumber farms in the Sea Cucumber Export Village in Kilinochchi and Jaffna Districts on or before 2.00 pm. 20.02.2023 To the Chairman, Ministry’s Consultative Procurement Committee, National Fisheries Development Authority of Sri Lanka, 41/1, New Parliament Road, Pelawatte, Battaramulla. Applicants or their authorized representative may attend the opening of the bid.

6. NAQDA shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by the applicants in connection with the preparation or distribution of the bid.

. Applicants may obtain further information, inspect and obtain the bidding documents at the office of the Director (Coastal Fisheries Development), National Fisheries Development Authority of Sri Lanka. No: 41/1, New Parliament Road, Pelawatte. Battaramulla (Tel. 011278 6578 or Mobile-071 805 5360).

The bidding documents for the above projects can be downloaded from the official website

of the Company (www.naqda.gov.lk). The above non-refundable fee should be

(Credited to NAQDA’s Bank Account No.208100483320761, People’s Bank, Battaramulla). A copy of the deposit slip should be attached with the bid. If the document and the bidder are unable to produce the deposit slip, the bid will be rejected.

Seagulls

Sea urchins are invertebrates that live in the sea, and they are very slow-moving animals. There are more than a thousand species of sea urchins in the world. There are 24 species in Sri Lanka. Of these, 10 are economically important. There is a great demand for black, white and brown sea urchins. It is a very tasty dish in China and Southeast Asian countries. It is not often used as food in Sri Lanka. When species are selectively removed, the environment is affected. Some species are considered to be on the verge of extinction, but the strategies to prevent the capture of this sea urchin are practically great, but to catch it, divers need to obtain a license, it is not known that it is easily available, and they also need a permit to transport the catch, beyond which I think it will be considered illegal.

Red Spiny Catfish

Thelenota ananas

They are called red spines because of the red spines on their upper body. They can grow up to 800 mm in length. They weigh 3-6 kg when alive. The finger-like structures on the dorsal side of this catfish are lacquered and the ventral side is red. They live in lagoons at depths of 2-10 m. Once taken out of the water, they quickly rot and must be preserved immediately.

Lacquer-white rock catfish (Actinopyga mauritiana)

This catfish is found in the Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep regions of the Indian Ocean. They can grow up to 300 mm in length. They weigh 500 g to 1 kg. They attach themselves to rocks. They are mostly found at low tide. The upper part of the body is lacquered and the lower part is white. This type of card has a good price.

Lacquered rockfish (Actinopyga echinites)

This type of fish is found in the Indian Ocean in the Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep regions. This fish can grow up to 350 millimeters. Its weight ranges from 500 grams to 1 kilogram. This type of fish is found in rocky areas at a depth of 3-30 meters. This fish is lacquered in color. The upper part of the body is found attached to the soil. This type of fish is sold for a good price.

Eyefish (Bohadschia argus)

We call this fish eyefish because it has an eye-like structure all over its body. This fish is found in abundance in the Lakshadweep regions. It can grow up to 400 millimeters. When you touch this type of fish, a white thread-like structure comes out. Due to this, it is difficult to mature this type of fish.

Lacquered-white fish (Bohadschia marmorata)

This type of fish lives only in the Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep regions of the Indian Ocean. This card can grow up to 400 mm. The upper part of this card is lacquered and the lower part is white. This type of card is found attached to rocks. This card is sold for a good price.

Black card (Holothuria atra)

The most common type of card in the Indian Ocean is the black card. It lives in the Gulf of Mannar, the Pak Strait and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This type of card is found on the upper part of the clear soil. Also, sometimes the body of this type of card is covered with soil. It grows up to 600 mm. When you touch and work with this card, a reddish liquid comes out and the color sticks to your hand. This color card is found on the coast and on the upper part of the rock. This type of card is found up to 300 mm. This color card lives up to 500-600 mm in the sea outside the rock area. The epidermis of this color card is thin. Therefore, when processing this type of card, which is 300 mm long, it becomes very small. This type of card can be used for sale for export.

Stone card (Holothuria nobilis)

This card is called stone card because it looks like stone. This type of card is of the highest quality and is sold at a high price. This card is available in Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep. This type of card is found in abundance in some parts of Lakshadweep. This card is white and black in color. This type of card is found in deep areas and is sold at a higher price than the black card. The black card is found in clean sand in shallow areas. This card can grow up to 300-400 millimeters. The outer skin of this card is up to 10-12 millimeters thick. When this color card is in the water, 4-5 extensions are seen on both sides of the body. The belly of this type of card is flat on the bottom and the back is curved. The method of maturation for this type of card is completely different (see method of placement).

 White card (Holothuria scabra)

This is the most important card currently caught in India. This card is found in the Gulf of Mannar, Paxal Strait, Andaman and Nicobar. It is also common in brackish estuaries. This type of card is found in sea water at a depth of 2 to 10 meters and buried in the seabed. It can grow up to 400 mm in length. The back is dark green with white or yellow stripes. The base of this card is white. The method of processing this type of card is complicated. White card fetches a good price in the Singapore and Hong Kong markets.

King's cuttlefish (Holothuria spinifera)

This type of cuttlefish is found only in the Gulf of Mannar in the Indian Ocean. It lives on a clear sandy seabed. It is found on deeper beaches than where the white cuttlefish is found. It grows up to 300 millimeters in length. The price of the king's cuttlefish is lower in the market than the price of the white cuttlefish. This lacquer-colored cuttlefish has a thorn-like flesh on the dorsal side of its body. It lives on a seabed of clay and sand.

Green-spined card (Stichopus chloronotus)

This card lives in the Gulf of Mannar, Paxal Strait and Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. It is found in abundance in some parts of Lakshadweep. This type of card is green in color and has a spine-like structure on the dorsal side of the body, hence we call it green-spined card. This type of card grows up to 400 millimeters in length. If this card is properly processed, it can be sold for a good price.

 

Yellow-barred thornback (Stichopus varigatus)

This species lives in the Indian Ocean in the Bay of Bengal, the Pak Strait, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep region. This species, which is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, can grow up to 900 millimeters in length. We call it the yellow thorny species because of the spine-like structures found on the dorsal side of this species and its yellow color. This species is found on sandy seabeds. After being taken from the sea, it should be cured in seawater.

How to catch sea cucumbers

Sea cucumbers are caught throughout the year. The most sea cucumbers are collected in the months of April-May. Sea cucumbers are available from December to January.

When catching sea cucumbers, there is no chance of hurting anyone or escaping. Thus, they are caught without any hindrance. Sea cucumbers a

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