Fish breeding, the controlled propagation of fish, plays a pivotal role in aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms. It involves manipulating the reproductive process to produce offspring with desirable traits, ensuring the availability of fish for consumption, conservation, and research.
The practice of fish breeding dates back to ancient times, with evidence of selective breeding in China as early as 1100 BC. Today, it is a highly specialized field, employing various techniques to control the reproductive cycle, including inducing spawning, manipulating environmental conditions, and using genetic technologies.