Aquaculture

Aquaculture refers to the growing practice of farming fish and plants in both salt or freshwater environments. Consequently, Malaysia's aquaculture industry is now an important supplier of seafood to both Malaysian and overseas markets. The development of fisheries sector in Penang is of utmost important as it is one of the incomes that the state can be diversified into, apart being dependable on manufacturing industry. Penang recognizes the significance of sustainable aquaculture as an integral part of efforts to develop its natural resources.

• Tangaroa Aquaculture

An aquaculture company using Recirculation Aquaculture System to breed abalone and various commercial fish.

Marine Sciences

Three key marine institutes in Penang:

• World Fish Center, an international scientific and technical centre which conducts and stimulates research on all living aquatic resources.
• Fisheries Research Institute, which undertakes research in all aspects of fisheries resource, ecology and bioremediation.
• Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS), enhances the capability of conducting integrated inter- and multi-disciplinary studies related to marine and coastal ecosystems.

Plant Tissue Culture

The study of in-vitro plant culture has been increasing to use in practical genetic manipulation in producing disease-free offspring from certain valuable, high quality crop plants. Plant cell culture techniques have become widely used in plant science laboratories.

• Agbio Tech (www.agbio-tech.com)

Micro-propagates plant varieties such as orchids, ornamental plants and agricultural crops. Offers consultancy service, laboratory design and procurement.

• Tamora Stekindo (www.tamstek.com)

Tissue culture of ornamental and agricultural crops