Environmental Impacts of Pacific White Shrimp Farming: Insights from Intensive and Chelating-Enhanced Systems

Environmental Impacts of Pacific White Shrimp Farming: Insights from Intensive and Chelating-Enhanced Systems | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Environmental Impacts of Pacific White Shrimp Farming: Insights from Intensive and Chelating-Enhanced Systems Arif Dwi Santoso, Ahmad Shoiful, Iif Miftahul Ihsan, Muhammad Hanif, and 4 more This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5739060/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract This study evaluates the sustainability of Pacific white shrimp farming in two systems: intensive ponds and marine chelate (CM) ponds, by using a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) framework. The analysis includes pond productivity, bacterial composition, environmental impact categories, and sensitivity analysis, with a focus on identifying improvement opportunities. Intensive ponds exhibited higher productivity due to advanced management practices but incurred significant environmental impacts, particularly in global warming potential and eutrophication, driven by electricity and feed usage. In contrast, CM ponds demonstrated lower productivity but presented more balanced environmental performance, highlighting their potential as sustainable alternatives. Microbiological assessments revealed distinct bacterial profiles between the two systems, with intensive ponds showing higher pathogenic bacterial loads due to nutrient-rich environments. In contrast, CM ponds maintained more stable microbial communities, fostering healthier cultivation conditions. Sensitivity analysis identified electricity and feed inputs as critical variables affecting environmental outcomes, emphasizing the importance of resource efficiency and sustainable feed formulations. Strategic recommendations were developed for stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and farmers. Governments are encouraged to promote renewable energy adoption and sustainable feed standards, while shrimp farmers should optimize feed use and improve water management practices. Researchers are directed to explore microbial community dynamics and innovative LCA approaches to improve further aquaculture sustainability. This study contributes to the understanding of environmental trade-offs in vannamei shrimp farming and offers actionable insights for achieving sustainable aquaculture practices. The findings underscore the need for integrative approaches to balance productivity and environmental stewardship, aligning with global sustainability goals. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Pacific white Shrimp Farming Intensive Aquaculture System Marine Chelating System (CM) Environmental Impact Analysis Sustainable Aquaculture Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. Our growing team is made up of researchers and industry professionals working together to solve the most critical problems facing scientific publishing. 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