The environmental impact of shrimp aquaculture: a global perspective

Environmental impacts of shrimp aquaculture are evaluated from a global perspective. A global perspective on the environmental impacts related to the establishment and operation of shrimp aquaculture is presented. Alternatives to reduce the impacts are considered and research priorities are recommen...

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Published in:Environmental pollution (1987) 2001-01, Vol.112 (2), p.229-231
Main Author: Páez-Osuna, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal aquaculture
Animal productions
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Animals
Applied ecology
Aquaculture
Biological and medical sciences
Conservation of Natural Resources
Crustacea
Decapoda (Crustacea)
Ecotoxicology, biological effects of pollution
Environmental impact
Environmental Pollutants
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
Invertebrate aquaculture
Shrimp aquaculture
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Summary:Environmental impacts of shrimp aquaculture are evaluated from a global perspective. A global perspective on the environmental impacts related to the establishment and operation of shrimp aquaculture is presented. Alternatives to reduce the impacts are considered and research priorities are recommended.
ISSN:0269-7491
1873-6424
DOI:10.1016/S0269-7491(00)00111-1