Talk:Shrimp fishery

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This is far from complete. Especially the section on shrimp farming could use some expansion. IIRC, there are several problems associated with shrimp farming in Asia, esp. Thailand. One is that natural coasts are destroyed to build shrimp farms; mangroves are cut down, which (as always) leads to increased erosion and generally badly upsets the ecosystem of the region. Furthermore, the shrimp are crowded together in these sea-water acquariums (or whatever one calls these brood cages). They're held under conditions that have nothing to do at all with their natural habitat and behavior, and are also extremely susceptible to catch illnesses and parasites. As a result, they're fed a diet that includes antibiotics, which again is highly problematic, for it not only injects antibiotics into the food chain, but also increases possibilities for germs to become resistant against them. Lupo 10:57, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Please, add all of that information to the article. I only separated it out from its former location because it didn't belong either at shrimp or at prawn, since it applies to both. --Stemonitis 11:44, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)

I may do so, but it'll take quite some research to back it up with reputable sources. The above is just what I remembered off the top of my head. I just thought I'd mention it; maybe someone else who has more knowledge and the pertinent sources at her or his fingertips picks it up before I eventually get around to it. Lupo 12:21, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)