Best Management Practices in Monodon Farming

Aquaculture is an activity producing fish or shellfish mainly for human consumption. It is carried out in ponds, enclosures or in open water bodies and thus involves continuous interaction with the environment. Shrimp cultivation in brackish water is a long-established practice in coastal districts of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh states of India. India is one of the leading shrimps exporting countries, producing more than 0.7 mnMT and about 92-95% of shrimp produced is exported. Over the last few years, with increase in disease challenges in L. vannamei the production of Black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) has been on a rise. Shrimp culture can be a sustainable activity, if it is carried out in socially and environmentally responsible manner, by adopting good aquaculture practices or best management practices It helps in sustainable farming while improving productivity and profitability.