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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