Shrimp culture and the environment
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Abstract
The paper discusses the impacts of shrimp culture to the environment in some countries in Asia.
Specifically, it highlights the land requirements suitable for shrimp farming and the impacts of shrimp
culture on mangroves. The positive effects of mangroves such as its filtering capacity and as a protective
buffer are also discussed.
Suggested Citation
Anon. (1996). Shrimp culture and the environment. Aqua Farm News , 14(1), 7-8, 18. http://hdl.handle.net/10862/2424
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0116-6573Collections
- Aqua Farm News [286]
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