Land-based Intensive Fish and Shrimp Farming-problems and Solutions

Abstract

In recent years large tracts of coastal lands are cleared by government bodies and private companies for shrimp and fish cultivation. These farms are usually located at banks of estuaries where the lands are low lying and subject to tidal influence. Intensive farming activities impose an heavy demand on water resources and the marine environment. The fragile aquatic ecosystems in these areas under pressure from both the aquaculture and urban activities. It is believed that with proper planning and farming methods the negative impact can be reduced cost-effectively for sustainable economic growth.