This book is a practical "how-to" manual for raising shrimp commercially in ponds. About 25 % of the world's supply of shrimp is now raised using these aquaculture techniques, mostly in contained ponds. Shrimp are complicated organisms to raise. Shrimp farmers must provide clean water, an appropriate diet, proper stocking procedures, and protection from predators and disease. And like any commercial operation, the shrimp farmer must take into account the economic and marketing factors of the industry. This book provides an invaluable guide to the creation and operation of a profitable shrimp farm.