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Developing countries dominate the shrimp scene
Type: Journal Article
Of the 101 shrimp-producing countries listed in the 1983 FAO Yearbook of Fishery Statistics, 70% are developing countries; the 4 leading producers from the Asia/Pacific region were India, China, Thailand, and Indonesia. ...
Community management as part of the inland capture fisheries strategy in Bangladesh
Type: Conference Paper
Bangladesh has had comprehensive experience of community based management for inland capture fisheries from several projects (revenue and externally funded) over the last 10 to 15 years. The lessons were extensively used ...
Small-scale shrimp farmers and global markets: Trends, future prospects and adaptation
Type: Journal Article
It is time to recognize the crucial role of small-scale farmers in Asian aquaculture production and trade. The socially and economically important smallscale sector – the “mainstay” of Asian aquaculture – is innovative, ...
Integration of freshwater prawn culture with rice farming in Kuttanad, India
Type: Journal Article
The integration of paddy cultivation with prawn/fish culture can become a viable alternative to effectively utilize the vast area of derelict polders (embanked coastal flood plains) in Kuttanad, India. Nearly 55 000 ha of ...
Shrimp farmers in India: empowering small-scale farmers through a cluster-based approach
Type: Book Chapter
The great bulk of shrimp farming in India, as in most of Asia, as well as that of aquaculture in general in the region, is based on small scale farming activities, and in this regard, is no exception to other primary sector ...
Shrimp farming: a boon or bane to India
Type: Journal Article
An account is given of shrimp farming and its benefits to India, discussing effective land use, the use of naturalshrimp seed resources, foreign exchange and employment in rural areas.
Yellow head-like viruses affecting the penaeid aquaculture industry: a review
Type: Journal Article
This review focuses on yellow head complex viruses that threaten the prawn aquaculture industry and reports on the findings, current research methods, weaknesses of research and highlights knowledge gaps.
Shrimp disease management using bioactive marine secondary metabolites: an eco-friendly approach
Type: Journal Article
Vibriosis caused by opportunistic and secondary bacterial pathogens is still a serious disease problem in aquaculture of the black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon. Attempts were made for controlling shrimp bacterial disease ...
Wetlands management in Vietnam's Mekong Delta: an overview of the pressures and responses
Type: Report
This paper introduces the characteristics of the Delta and outlines the pressures that are impinging on the sustainability of the Delta's wetlands. Although these pressures are non-linear and interacting, three are considered ...
Production of freshwater prawns in the Mekong Delta
Type: Journal Article
Currently there are 2 sources of freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii production in Vietnam - natural production from the rivers and canals and aquaculture production from ponds and ricefields. An account is given ...