Web Directory

» About Shrimp Farming
   Information on the several phases of shrimp farming; hatchery, nursery, growout and the factors affecting production including the weather.
   http://www.shrimpnews.com/About.html

» Crustacean Fisheries and Shrimp Aquaculture
   CEFAS is a scientific research and consultancy centre providing services to aquaculturalists on infection and disease control in crustaceans.
   http://www.cefas.co.uk/publications/marketing/crustaceans.pdf

» Economic Analysis of an Intensive, Zero-Water Exchange, Saltwater Shrimp Culture Project
   Project in Nicaragua investigating the economic characteristics of a lined pond system, aiming to assist prospective shrimp farmers in Florida to make informed decisions regarding the most appropriate culture technology.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE361

» Eriocheir sinensis: Chinese Crab
   Information from the FAO on this species, mostly cultivated in China, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and their control, production statistics, markets and trade.
   http://www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/Eriocheir_sinensis/en

» Farming Yabbies
   Provides information on this freshwater crayfish, spawning and obtaining a supply of juveniles, its culture environment, diet, growth, health issues, economics of production and aquaculture potential in Western Australia.
   http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/aqwa/Yabbys/index.php?0308

» Fish Pump for Harvesting Shrimp
   Information on using a mechanical pump for harvesting and transferring shrimp between tanks and ponds.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FA123

» Freshwater Prawn Farm
   Information from Wikipedia on this aquaculture business, designed to produce prawns and shrimps for human consumption, including the species used and the technology involved.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freshwater_prawn_farm

» Hatchery Culture of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (cherabin)
   Provides information on a pilot hatchery in Western Australia for the giant freshwater prawn and gives details of the successful method pioneered.
   http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/aq/aq017/index.php?0308

» Lobster
   In Canada, lobster is harvested and processed throughout the Atlantic provinces and Quebec. Includes distribution and seasons, management, the biology of the lobsters, preparation for the table and quality control.
   http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/sea-mer/4803-eng.htm

» Macrobrachium rosenbergii: Giant River Prawn
   Information from the FAO on this freshwater species, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and their control, production statistics, markets and trade.
   http://www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/Macrobrachium_rosenbergii/en

» Marindro's Blog
   Provides a discussion forum and information on shrimp and prawn culture in Indonesia.
   http://marindro.blogspot.com

» Marine Shrimp Culture Research Institute
   Information on the research being undertaken at this facility in Thailand, the technology being studied and the quality control standards being set.
   http://www.thaiqualityshrimp.com/eng/home.asp

» Marron Farming
   Information and advice on all aspects of farming marron provided by the Western Australian Department of Fisheries.
   http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/sec/aqua/species/Marron.php?0308

» Penaeus monodon: Giant Tiger Prawn
   Information from the FAO on this species, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and their control, production statistics, markets and trade.
   http://www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/Penaeus_monodon/en

» Penaeus vannamei: Whiteleg Shrimp
   Information from the FAO on the cultivation of this shrimp, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and control measures, production statistics, markets and trade.
   http://www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/Litopenaeus_vannamei/en

» Shrimp
   Fact sheet produced by Agriculture and Agrifood Canada on this industry, with information on distribution and seasons, management, the biology of the shrimps, preparation for the table and quality control.
   http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/sea-mer/4808-eng.htm

» Shrimp Farm
   Information from Wikipedia on this form of aquaculture where marine shrimps or prawns are reared for human consumption in a controlled environment.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrimp_farm

» Shrimp News International
   Provides free news and background information on shrimp farming.
   http://www.shrimpnews.com/

» Snow Crab
   Fact sheet produced by Agriculture and Agrifood Canada on this industry, with information on distribution and seasons, management, the biology of the crabs, preparation for the table and quality control.
   http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/sea-mer/4809-eng.htm

» Virtual Shrimp Culture
   Portal providing news and information on shrimp and prawn culture from around the world.
   http://marindro.site90.net/