[Mud crab culture: prospects]

Mud crab culture, traditionally a small-scale family-based activity, is now considered one of the most commercially alternative to shrimp culture. However, in recent years it has been severely affected by environmental problems. The interest among shrimp farmers and large scale commercial investors...

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Autors principals: Querton, J.L. (Aarhus Univ., Denmark. Tropical Ecosystem Research Center), Macintosh, D.J.
Format: Journal Contribution
Idioma:English
Publicat: 2013
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Accés en línia:http://agris.upm.edu.my:8080/dspace/handle/0/504
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Sumari:Mud crab culture, traditionally a small-scale family-based activity, is now considered one of the most commercially alternative to shrimp culture. However, in recent years it has been severely affected by environmental problems. The interest among shrimp farmers and large scale commercial investors to move into crab farming may be a welcome decision; but the impact on the small-scale farmers and the environment needs careful consideration.