This strategic line comprises a large variety of research, which in a general manner deals with topics related to genetics, larval culture and reproduction, pathology, and nutrition.

It is important to point out that this research was performed in at least seven species of mollusks like, Lion-paw scallop, Catarina scallop, Chinese Pen shell, pleasure oyster, Japanese oyster, mussel, and Gulf oyster...

Marine fish culture in Mexico is still in a developing stage because there are no culture technologies yet. Two critical stages in marine fish culture are reproduction and nutrition during larval stage. Research emphasis has been on the reproductive physiology and larval culture of three marine fish: Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea), Yellow snapper (Lutjanus argentiventris), and North Pacific yellowtail (Seriola lalandi). Besides, works have been performed on optimizing Leopard grouper juveniles for experimental fattening...

Many species that are farmed in fresh or brackish water, as well as sea water, show larval development stages where it is necessary to incorporate live food as a trophic chain allowing metamorphosis from larva to juvenile. During these stages, different species demand specific live food. For example, food for bivalve mollusk larvae and for those of marine or hypersaline crustaceans are microparticle filters and unicellular organisms like microalgae...