socio-economic impacts of shrimp culture

Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2011

Due to high demand and high price received for the produce and also due to capture fishery can no longer meet the demand, the shrimp culture industry is rapidly growing, especially in coastal belt of Asia where most of the environmental factors are conducive. In recent years, number of problems associated with the expansion of the industry has been identified. Therefore, the shrimp culture is considered to be environmentally damaging and unfriendly and as such it has been the target of criticism by environmental conservation lobby groups. As a result of such criticism the general public is of the impression that the shrimp farming is dangerous to the environment and to the economic development of a country. This paper explores the popular negative image of shrimp pond culture, focusing on the diverse natural resources utilization by the industry in tropical coastal areas.

Fishery …, 2005

The study of the socia-economic profile of shrimp farmers of NelJore in Andhra Pradesh and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu revealed that 40% of the shrimp farmers had collegiate level 9£ education, and they had medium levels of farming experience, information seeking ...

1996

De nombreux et recents rapports ont evoque les impacts sur l'environnement naturel de le culture industrielle de la crevette en Asie et en Amerique du Sud : destruction des mangroves et des ressources de la peche traditionnelle, degradation de la qualite des eaux et des terres, impacts sociaux destructurants pour les societes cotieres autochtones notamment dans leurs relations sociales, leurs systeme des production et de distribution. Ce document analyse les repercussions de l'elevage industriel de la crevette en Asie qui fournit plus de 80% du marche commercial international. Il s'agit d'identifier les principaux financeurs et acteurs puis les processus de commercialisation, d'exportation et de consommation, en s'interessant notamment aux solutions qui permettraient un marche plmus egalitaire et respectueux de l'environnement.

2015

UNRISD Discussion Papers are preliminary documents circulated in a limited number of copies to stimulate discussion and critical comment.

Aquaculture development in India. Workshop …, 2000

Socioeconomic and environmental impacts analysis of shrimp (Paeneus monodon) farming in the gher area of Bagerhat District is an important aspect where shrimp cultivation increased over the years. An investigation was conducted to evaluate the present socioeconomic status as well as to investigate the soil and water quality of the study area. This study has been carried out at ten villages in five Upazilla (Bagerhat Sadar, Rampal, Mangla, Chitalmari and Fakirhat) of Bagerhat District. The socioeconomic impact was investigated using questionnaire survey and environmental impact was assessed by analyzing water and soil quality. The soil and water samples were collected during the period of January to March 2013. Maximum people of this study area were involved in shrimp culture because soil is not suitable for agricultural crops due to high salinity percentage. Annual family income of maximum number (45%) of farmers was greater than 200000 taka per year from shrimp culture. All the soil p H value was neutral to slightly alkaline. Shrimp culture has no noticeable impact on soil quality. On the other hand, shrimp culture has some negative impacts on water quality such as, the range of K and Na in water has been increased and the range of Ca has been decreased than normal range. However, it is very minor compared to annual income from this culture. Therefore, the people of this region may involve more in shrimp culture.

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2021

Brackish water shrimp farming has changed the economic outlook of coastal areas of developing countries. Lucrative export opportunities, high profit margin compared to traditional aquaculture and agriculture has led to an exponential growth of shrimp farming in the last decade. Although, this new non-agricultural economic activity has been identified as a game-changer in the rural coastal areas, the associated criticism cannot be ignored. Several scientific studies have particularly pointed out the adverse impact of unscientific shrimp farming and its long term effect on the coastal biodiversity and environment. In the future and soon, the damage incurred can outweigh the benefit, leading to a potential irreversible downfall of local economy, food security and crop production. In this article, we have made a concise effort to map the wider impact of brackish water shrimp farming and a possible way out and suggestion for future bettermen.

2006

The impact of farmed shrimp on the economy of ten municipalities are analyzed. A model of the municipal economy is developed and input-output tables are used to estimate indirect and induced impacts on job, income and municipal finances. It is concluded that farmed shrimp has a sizable contribution to job increases, in particular formal employment. Indirect and induced impacts are

Research in Social Sciences

As an indicator of economic development, GDP remains the main factor among economists. But the hidden reality is that such parameter just shows the overall superficial economic gain but not the real development scenario of the masses. In the name of economic development, numerous degrading activities take place in the centre and periphery regions of Bangladesh. Such unplanned development activities are not only halting the natural flow of development but also creating a threat to sustainability. As the shrimp sector emerges as one of the major areas of earning foreign currency, stakeholders overlooking its multiple negative impacts on the coastal environment and traditional economic livelihood. With the introduction of shrimp cultivation different short of income sources created. As a result, some profit seekers become well off within a short period of time leaving majority unprivileged. Moreover, there is no local authority that shows any concern on the long-term suffering of the l...

Shrimp culture moves towards an improved traditional farming system in Bangladesh. Disease became a serious threat to the coastal shrimp culture in Bangladesh like other Asian countries since 1994, and spreading over the study area since 1996. Villagers of the study area was suffering a lot due to out break of shrimp disease but had no idea to control, prevent or reduce its drastic effect on production. This study was undertaken to investigate the changes in shrimp farming practices due to various disease during 1997 to 2004. Data were collected randomly from 65 out of 216 farmers from the village Vathshala under Debhata Upazila of Satkhira District in Bangladesh. The study reveals that farmers initiated to improve their farming practice from traditional to improve-traditional. In last 6-7 years they are using different kind of foods as input. Most of the farmers are now using the urea, phosphate and TSP fertilizers, lime and fish meals in their shrimp culture pond. In 1997-98, the production was 337.47 -381.53 kg/ha, this amount reduced to 189.68 -220.32 kg/ha in 2000-01 and increased into 244.26 -279.74 kg/ha in 2003-04. The average cost of shrimp production were 81. 1 -99.32, 58.86 -72.50 and 59,26 -72.78 thousand Tk/ha for the year 1997year -98, 2000year -01 and 2003year -04 respectively. The net benefit in year 1997year -98, 2000year -01 and 2003 thousand Tk/ha respectively. The public sector activities should be to promote shrimp culture include demonstration, training and extension of improved culture techniques, establishment of new or upgrading of existing shrimp farms in the private sector, and establishment of shrimp hatcheries.