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Environmental Consequences of Shrimp Farming

This chapter delves into the ecological consequences of shrimp aquaculture, particularly its role in the destruction of mangrove forests essential for carbon storage. It presents a comparison of greenhouse gas emissions from shrimp farming versus beef, illustrating the significant pollution associated with shrimp production.

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