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Effect of combined shrimp and rice farming on water and soil quality in Bangladesh

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This study analyzed water and soil quality and environmental impacts of shrimp farming in the southwestern coastal region of Bangladesh. Shrimp farming in the region is very traditional in nature where two culture systems viz. shrimp–rice and shrimp-only are being practiced, which are characterized by lower production, repeated stocking, irregular feeding, and fertilizing. Water quality in both farming systems was found suitable for optimum growth and survival of shrimp (Penaeus spp.). The level of 5-day biological oxygen demand (BOD5) in both systems even in canal water was within the recommended level provided by the Government of Bangladesh which is less than 5 mg/l. Therefore, effluents of shrimp farms in the study area did not show any nutrient pollution on the surrounding environment. However, saltwater intrusion has caused many problems like loss of agricultural production, reduced availability of fodder for livestock, and fresh water for domestic uses in the coastal region. The findings of this study confirmed that shrimp farming using saline water have long-term effect of soil salinization. As a result, it poses a real threat toward sustainability of coastal shrimp farming as well as coastal development in Bangladesh.

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  1. Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 11800, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

    Md. Arif Chowdhury

  2. Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies & School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

    Yahya Khairun

  3. Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh

    Md. Salequzzaman

  4. Department of Soil Science, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Salna, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh

    Md. Mizanur Rahman

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Chowdhury, M.A., Khairun, Y., Salequzzaman, M. et al. Effect of combined shrimp and rice farming on water and soil quality in Bangladesh. Aquacult Int 19, 1193–1206 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-011-9433-0

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