Pea seeds, even if lower in protein than oilseed meals, have RAW ORG PROTEIN CHOCOLATE been shown to successfully replace moderate amounts of fish meal protein in diets for carnivorous fish species (Kaushik et al., 1993, Gouveia and Davies, 2000).A further processing of such pulses provides concentrated protein products which look very promising as fish meal substitutes in aquafeeds (Thiessen et al., 2003).
The aim of the present study was to evaluate nutrient digestibility, growth response, nutrient and energy retention efficiencies and whole body composition of sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax, L.) fed complete diets in Shorts which a pea protein concentrate (PPC) was used to replace graded levels of fish meal protein.