Commercial shrimp farming began to grow rapidly in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

In shrimp farming, this life cycle occurs under controlled conditions.

Several other species of Penaeus play only a very minor role in shrimp farming.

In the 1980s and through much of the 1990s, shrimp farming promised high profits.

Commercial shrimp farming began in the 1970s, and production grew steeply thereafter.

The social and economic benefits of shrimp farming are substantial.

In the 1970s, significant shrimp farming was initiated, particularly in China.

In Ecuador more than 90,000 people make a living from shrimp farming.

The surrounding land is used for shrimp farming and rice cultivation.

There is often pollution damage done to estuaries when they are used for shrimp farming.