GIFT (genetically improved farmed tilapia) program

The GIFT (Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia) program is an international effort to enhance tilapia fish through selective breeding. Its goal is to develop strains that grow faster, are more robust, and produce higher yields for farmers, helping to improve food security and livelihoods in developing regions. By carefully selecting the best breeding fish over generations, the program creates superior tilapia varieties that adapt well to different environments, are sustainable, and support aquaculture growth worldwide.