Freshwater Shrimp Farming in Europe: Eco-responsible Practices for the Giant River Prawn

This handbook presents techniques for the farming of tropical freshwater shrimp in Europe. Focusing on Macrobrachium rosenbergii, it follows five years of rearing and commercial exploitation, relaying the lessons learned in France and further afield for the production of this species. It covers:

- Characteristics and biology of Macrobrachium rosenbergii

- Core principles of farming such as climate preference and rearing infrastructure

- Management throughout the growth phrases, from nursery to...