Coastal Shrimp Aquaculture in Thailand: Key Issues for research
This report describes the results of a study that was carried out from 1994-1999, a period in which Thailand became the world's leading producer of farmed shrimp but also had to confront new shrimp diseases, trade issues and environmental concerns. The aim of the study was to provide industry, researchers, and government departments with a contemporary view of the key issues for developing sustainable aquaculture based on Thailand's experience.
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Aquaculture of Marine Shrimp in Southeast Asia and China: Major Constrains for Export by Siri Ekmaharaj
Together with China, the countries of Southeast Asia are the world’s main countries producers of farmed aquatic organisms. Considering cultured marine shrimps alone, their production share amounts to some 70 % of global production, equallin around 1.4 million ton a year. This article reviews the culture status of shrimps, product quality and its traceability, together with the major constraints and the future direction considered for development. The author hopes that this overview of the major issues will provide a sound basis for regional planning and development. more details