CSIRO Marine Research., Australien
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The giant shrimp (Penaeus monodon) is the most important shrimp species farmed in Asia and Australia.
CSIRO Marine Research scientists are working to increase the average production output of the giant shrimp, improve shrimp farm capacity, stock ponds with offspring from domesticated broodstock, and develop and implement selective breeding for commercially useful traits.
With up to 250gr. Body weight, the shrimp brings abundant protein and can be a good alternative to meat, provided that antibiotics are not overused in rearing and ponds are managed sustainably.
The body is reddish with darker bands, brown to blue pleopods and reddish fringing hairs.
In the sea, the shrimp prefers brackish water zones such as mangroves and estuaries, but carrion is not on their menu.
CSIRO Marine Research scientists are working to increase the average production output of the giant shrimp, improve shrimp farm capacity, stock ponds with offspring from domesticated broodstock, and develop and implement selective breeding for commercially useful traits.
With up to 250gr. Body weight, the shrimp brings abundant protein and can be a good alternative to meat, provided that antibiotics are not overused in rearing and ponds are managed sustainably.
The body is reddish with darker bands, brown to blue pleopods and reddish fringing hairs.
In the sea, the shrimp prefers brackish water zones such as mangroves and estuaries, but carrion is not on their menu.
