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Farmed Shrimps: Choose Those With Traceability

Posted from Let There Be Fish! 139 days ago
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Many people avoid farmed shrimps/prawns because of concerns on the quality of the shrimps and/or environmental footprints of the culture process. Quality concerns can be about genetic modifications of the seedlings/frys or the inclusion of medication to arrest disease or enhance growth. It can also mean the use of chemicals to preserve the product and retain its natural color. In terms of eco-footprints, consumers would like to know how the pond was first constructed and how the pond waters are treated before they are released to the environment. If you find it too cumbersome to seek out the ... (original story)