This document discusses the molecular and physiological basis of reproduction in finfish. It describes the key processes of oogenesis and spermatogenesis, which involve mitosis, meiosis, and the development of haploid eggs and sperm from diploid germ cells. Oogenesis involves the multiplication, growth, and maturation of oocytes in the ovaries. Spermatogenesis similarly involves the multiplication, growth, and maturation of sperm cells in the testes. Fertilization then occurs when a haploid egg and sperm combine to form a diploid zygote.