Vulnerability of coastal livelihoods to shrimp farming: Insights from Mozambique

Blythe, J.; Flaherty, M.; Murray, G.

Vulnerability of coastal livelihoods to shrimp farming: Insights from Mozambique

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Blythe, J.

Flaherty, M.

Murray, G.

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Millions of people around the world depend on shrimp aquaculture for their livelihoods. Yet, the phenomenal growth of shrimp farming has often given rise to considerable environmental and social damage. This article examines the impacts of commercial, export-oriented shrimp aquaculture on local livelihood vulnerability by comparing the exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity of shrimp farm employees with non-farm employees in rural Mozambique.