Results of the code of conduct for marine shrimp farming demonstration in Songkhla, Southern Thailand

摘要

In the last decade, there has been environmental degradation of coastal areas as well as physical, biochemical, social and economic impacts of shrimp farming on the coastal environment. In response, the Thailand Department of Fisheries (DOF) has paida great deal of attention to these issues to help minimize the impacts and maintain or sustain the shrimp farming industry. The shrimp farming industry includes not only the shrimp farms but also involves associated industries, such as hatcheries; feed,chemical and drug suppliers; processors and exporters. The DOF has developed a Code of Conduct for Sustainable Marine Shrimp Farming Industry in Thailand that was initiated in June 1998 with funding from the World Bank in two phases.