Abstract
The Fisheries Research Institute (FRI) of COA in Taiwan is constructing another aquatic genetic resources center at Chihpen, Taitung County. The purpose of the center is to use deep ocean water with advanced aquaculture and marine biotechnology to preserve and breed important species to produce the superior seeds. It has been scheduled to complete the installation of all facilities by 2011. Currently, deep ocean water is obtained from private companies to carry out the related studies on algae culture. The main mission of the center includes studies on: (1) Breeding of economically important fishes and shellfishes, (2) Development of high functional algal products, (3) Development of high functional fisheries products, and (4) Development of low temperature related agriculture products.
