Human ConsumptionCephalopod consumption and particularly cuttlefish consumption has increased dramatically over the past century (Sykes et al. 2006). Many countries value the cuttlefish as a primary food source, and Japan is among the leaders in cuttlefish consumption. Small cuttlefish are widely considered a delicacy and have the highest commercial value. This is because of their high protein content (16.1%) and low fat content (1%).
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Ideal aquaculture conditionsTemperature is important to monitor, as the survival and growth rates depend on it. The most ideal conditions based on current research require maintaining water temperature around 25 degrees celsius. The benefits of maintaining this water temperature are:
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AquacultureAquaculture is becoming increasingly popular as cuttlefish consumption increases. As consumption increases, the number of cuttlefish caught must also increase to meet the demand. If the trend continues the population of cuttlefish could face a drastic reduction. Fortunately, cuttlefish have a number of characteristics that make them a popular species for aquaculture. These include, and are not limited to:
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