Environmental effects produced by shrimp farming in northern Sinaloa, Mexico

Authors

  • Héctor Abelardo González Ocampo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35197/rx.06.01.2010.02.hg

Keywords:

shrimp farms, environmental impact, sustainability index

Abstract

Shrimp farming in Mexico has experienced rapid growth over the past 20 years. In the state of Sinaloa, average production was 16,000 tons between 1998 and 2002. This development has generated adverse effects on the natural environment, such as the reduction of natural areas due to the construction of ponds, as well as salinization of farm soils and considerable contributions of organic matter to the coastal marine environment. However, there have also been benefits to the regional economy of the state. In Sinaloa, shrimp farming is growing, a situation that can generate negative environmental effects, which are indicated here.

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Published

2010-04-30

How to Cite

González Ocampo, H. A. (2010). Environmental effects produced by shrimp farming in northern Sinaloa, Mexico. Revista Ra Ximhai , 6(1), 9–16. https://doi.org/10.35197/rx.06.01.2010.02.hg

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