Europe and North and South America. About a
third of the world warm-water shrimp harvest
is cultured, mainly in Asia. In all, about 70
species are now farmed worldwide.
Advantages and Drawbacks of Aquaculture
There are several distinct advantages to
aquaculture. Above all, it allows the producer
unequaled control over the condition of the
fish and the circumstances of the harvest, both
of which can result in better quality in the
market. Farmed fish can be carefully selected
for rapid growth and other desirable
characteristics, and raised to a uniform and
ideal stage for eating. By adjusting water
temperature and flow rate and light levels,
fish can be induced to grow far more rapidly
than in the wild, and a balance can be struck
between energy consumption and muscle-
toning exercise. Farmed fish are often fattier
and so more succulent. They can be