Publication Date:
2021-07-14
Description:
Commercial shrimp farming has been practised for several decades in many countries of the world over. High demand for shrimps and corresponding high returns on investment has played major roles in the expansion of the industry. In Nigeria, farming shrimps is still novel. Notable research work includes studies conducted at the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, African Regional Aquaculture Centre and Institute of Oceanography, University of Calabar. Niger Delta has potentials for farming shrimps - suitable sites, good candidate shrimp species, high local demand with potentials for export. However the major challenge would be the availability of guidelines to regulate farming activities especially as concerns the use of potentially toxic compounds in shrimp farms which could lead to deleterious effects in the environment. Efficient regulatory bodies/agencies to ensure sustainability of production system and compliance to stipulated guidelines will go a long way in the protection of the environment.
Description:
Includes:- 2 tables.;15 refs.
Keywords:
Aquaculture
;
Nigeria
;
Niger Delta
;
freshwater environment
;
Shrimp culture
;
Shrimp fisheries
Repository Name:
AquaDocs
Type:
conference_item
,
TRUE
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
138-142
