Super-Intensive RAS Trial Yields Encouraging Shrimp Harvest at Oceanic Institute

摘要

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) offer several advantages over traditional shrimp farming in coastal ponds. Water requirements are reduced significantly, thereby reducing the potential for pathogen introduction into the culture environment, andnutrient and biological pollution of the natural environment. In addition, an RAS can produce shrimp at an inland location away from sensitive coastal areas and closer to markets. However, higher capital and operating costs have been a barrier to the economic viability of RAS growout technology.