Shrimp Farming

Industrial shrimp farming destroys mangrove forests. As a result, coastal communities lose their livelihoods and cultures as well as natural flood control and buffer against coastal storms. Toxic chemicals, antibiotics and diseased shrimp released by industrial shrimp farms pose a risk to surrounding mangroves and artisanal fishing.

Bulletin articles 27 October 2001
Bulletin articles 27 October 2001
Other information 27 October 2001
Other information 27 October 2001
Other information 27 October 2001
Bulletin articles 27 October 2001