The Center was established in August 2007 and is based on research achievements and an infrastructure developed via a collaborative program with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) - “Marine aquaculture in Vietnam” funded by the Norwegian Universities Committee for Higher Education and Research (NUFU). The Center, CAAHBS for abreviation, is a self-fnancing initiative of NTU pursuant to Decision No.43 of the Central Vietnamese Government.
The CAAHBS mandate is to develop and transfer disease diagnostic and control strategies concerning the hatchery production technology of marine fnfsh and other economically high value species; to support under and post-graduate education activities in the feld of marine aquaculture at NTU; and to collaborate, coordinate and provide research facilities and/or services to domestic and international aquaculture research programs.
After the success in transferring technology of producing barramundi (Lates calcarifer) to some localities, the center is currently completing the production process of some other marine fshes, especially hybrid grouper (tiger grouper x king grouper). In addition, the Center is also a place to research and test vaccines for marine fsh. Studies on immunostimulants such as beta glucan, chitin and chitosan are also being conducted.