Ekemini Moses Okon

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1. Introduction Aquaculture is one of the most promising food sectors to provide the world’s population with animal protein sources and tackle the problem of food scarcity caused by overpopulation []. Oysters have gained global popularity due to their demand as an essential seafood, leading to increased production in recent years []. This trend is attributed to the growing interest in seafood options and a surge in customer demand [].