It is a practice of growing shrimps to be eaten by humans. Some of these farms take great care to minimize their environmental impact while raising shrimps. This is known as sustainable shrimp farming, and it’s important because it helps protect the oceans and the creatures that inhabit them.
The shrimps' natural habitat is where it is clean, so the makes choice to conduct sustainable farms by using this natural cleaning method where the shrimps live. Rather than pesticides that may harm the environment, some farms utilize specific plants and animals to help keep their water clean, and healthy, for their shrimps. This is good for both the shrimps and the ocean!
Shrimp farming is becoming popular all over the world. So these countries, Thailand, Ecuador, India, are producing large amounts of shrimps to sell to people who like to eat shrimps. Shrimp are one of the best seafood everyone loves!
As more people want to eat shrimps then the shrimp farming industry is growing every year. This translates into more jobs for shrimp farm workers and more shrimps to be bought in shops or in restaurants. What great news that shrimp culture is spreading all over the world.
We are going to introduce you to a neat tool used by farms known as aerators. These machines inject oxygen into the water that harbor the shrimps so they have enough air to breathe. Another tool is automatic feeders, which provide the shrimps with precise quantities of food at the correct time. These new technologies are improving the sustainability of shrimp farming for the future.
Shrimp farms provide delicious shrimps for many people. Which is why sustainable farming methods and technology will benefit shrimp farms tremendously. Shrimp farms play a crucial role in aquaculture and help feed people across the globe.
As the shrimps grow, they undergo molting. This means they discard their old shell and produce a fresh one. This step is crucial in their life cycle as it allows them to grow bigger and stronger. Soon, the shrimps grown to adulthood and are ready for people to eat.