The longfin yellowtail Seriola rivoliana is considered an excellent
candidate for intensive marine aquaculture due to its fast growth rate,
high flesh quality, and adaptability to intensive culture conditions. The
species is found world-wide in subtropical to warm water seas and
can reach up to 60 kg in weight (Randall, 2007). S. rivoliana has been
commercially farmed in Hawaii and marketed as a sashimi-grade
product for more than a decade (Laidley et al., 2004). There is also
growing interest in culturing this species in the Mediterranean region