Crustaceans

Aquaculture production has grown enormously in recent years and among that Penaeid shrimps are one of the most important cultured species worldwide especially in Asia due to their high economic value and export.

World spiny lobster fisheries total 70,000 metric tons, with most coming from the countries of Australia, Brazil, the Bahamas, Cuba, Nicaragua and the US. The prominent species is Panulirus argus found throughout the Caribbean, which makes up half of the total…

Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food-production sectors but the economic impact that parasites and bacterial, fungal and viral diseases have on the industry is highly significant for the many countries that rely heavily on this industry. Research int…