Whiteleg shrimp

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General

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

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

Litopenaeus vannamei

Origin

Worldwide

Farming- / Catch method

Pond systems intensive

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Explanation assessment

There is a huge demand for tropical shrimp, unfortunately the aquaculture has also several problems. ASC-shrimp are available since 2015. The certification program of ASCASC:
Aquaculture Stewardship Council, a worldwide eco-label for responsible cultivated fish. rewards aquaculture activities that target protection of the environment and social responsibility.

The creation of the ASC standard is unique for the dialogue between the many stakeholders. This has led to a standard that is strict and realistic and they handle the most important negative effects of shrimp aquaculture. For example, that the waste products don’t burden the environment too much, the amount of escapes of shrimp, the abuse of antibiotics and whether the company is run in a socially responsible way.

Fish and season

This assessment concerns farmed fish. Season is therefore not an issue.

Whiteleg shrimp

Litopenaeus vannamei

Origin

Worldwide

Farming- / Catch method

Pond system semi-intensive, Pond systems intensive

Minder tonen Toon beoordeling

Source usage

Impact on the environment

Management

Final assessment

Explanation assessment

Tropical shrimp is very much loved by consumers worldwide. There can unfortunately be a lot of problems with shrimp aquaculture. In the past, a lot of mangrove forests were cut to make place for aquaculture ponds, nowadays the ponds are mainly placed in other coastal areas, but these are also areas with a high ecological value. The chance of diseases by shrimp is high, and to combat that high quantities of medicines, antibiotics and chemicals are used in the aquaculture. The law and regulation in countries where shrimp is farmed is often not good enough to minimalise the harmful effects of the aquaculture.

Fish and season

This assessment concerns farmed fish. Season is therefore not an issue.

Whiteleg shrimp

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