Preliminary results after 30 days of the present feeding trial indicates that microalgae Schitzochyrium have the potential to develop into a sustainable alternative to fish oil for use in aquafeed. This research may provide valuable information on alternative nutritional technologies to replace fish oil for Pacific white shrimp that currently represents a significant part of total feed cost for shrimp producers.

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We would like to thank Dr. Vikas Kumar and Dr. Ken Thompson for their guidance and mentorship throughout the program.