Upwelling incubators for eggs of the Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.)

Abstract

Incubators with upwelling water for eggs of the Atlantic Halibut are described. Tending and fate of the eggs where monitored, with special emphasis on egg mortality and bacterial activity. Bacterial activity in the incubators was compared to bacterial activity in unfiltered and filtered (0.2um) seawater.