Whiteleg shrimp (gamba)

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Shrimp

Shrimp is a type of crustaceans with elonged bodies and a primarily swimming mode of locomotion. Under the broader definition, shrimp may be synonymous with prawn. Covering the stalk-eyed swimming crustaceans with long muscular tails long whiskers and slender legs. Any small crustaceans that resemble a shrimp are called one. The habitat of the shrimp covers all waters, near the shore, rivers, lakes and in the deep sea. There are several types of shrimp on the dutch market. Wild shrimps from colder waters like the brown shrimp and the northern prawn are in general a bit smaller. Big shrimps or prawns also referred to as ‘gamba’, are most often imported from tropical areas, where they are farmed.

Whiteleg shrimp (gamba)

The whiteleg shrimp or pacific white shrimp can be found in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean, from the coasts of Mexico to northern Peru. It is a warm-water shrimp species and prefers water temperatures above 20 °C. This species belongs, like most commercially important shrimp species, to the Penaeid family. The majority of tropical shrimp is cultured nowadays, mostly in South East Asia and central and South America.

Whiteleg shrimp (gamba)

Litopenaeus vannamei

Origin

Worldwide

Farming- / Catch method

Pond systems (aquaculture)

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Explanation assessment

Whiteleg prawns have been ASCASC:
Aquaculture Stewardship Council, a worldwide eco-label for responsible cultivated fish.-certified since 2015. The ASC standard ensures that the main negative impacts of tropical shrimp aquaculture are mitigated. In part, this is facilitated by setting realistic standards and establishing a dialogue between many different stakeholders. ASC-certified white shrimp are farmed in pondsPonds:
A cultivation technique whereby fish is cultivated in ponds. This happens extensively (without additional feed) and intensive (with additional feed supplements). .

Whiteleg shrimp (gamba)

Litopenaeus vannamei

Origin

Worldwide

Farming- / Catch method

Pond systems (aquaculture)

Minder tonen Toon beoordeling

Source usage

Impact on the environment

Management

Final assessment

Explanation assessment

Whitelegged shrimps are often intensively farmed. This means external feed is required due to the high density of shrimp in the culture water. The feed often contains low levels of fish mealfish meal:
Fishmeal is, together with fishoil, a very important ingredient used in fishfeed for aquaculture production. Fishmeal is derived from wild-caught fish which are often not caught sustainably. and fish oilfish oil:
Fishoil is, together with fishmeal, a very important ingredient used in fishfeed for aquaculture production. Fishoil is derived from wild-caught fish which are often not caught sustainably. and most of the feed ingredients are traceable.

The production of whitelegged shrimp in pondsPonds:
A cultivation technique whereby fish is cultivated in ponds. This happens extensively (without additional feed) and intensive (with additional feed supplements). has a high ecological impact. This is because tropical shrimp are highly susceptible to various diseases, which means that high amounts of antibiotics are often used during the farming process. Nurseries are often still built in fragile nature in some areas. In addition, salinisation of surrounding soils also still occurs due to the use of salt water in aquatic environments.

The regulatory framework in producing countries is marginally capable of addressing environmental and social issues. The managementManagement:
The regulations surrounding fisheries and aquaculture that ensure that production is carried out within legal frameworks and that sustainability can be assured. of this species is partially effective.

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Whiteleg shrimp (gamba)

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Shrimp

Whiteleg shrimp (gamba)

Whiteleg shrimp (gamba)

Whiteleg shrimp (gamba)

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