10. Claude E. Boyd and Jason W. Clay, "Shrimp Aquaculture and the Environment: An Adviser to Shrimp Producers and an Environmentalist Present a Prescription for Raising Shrimp Responsibly," Sci. Am., 278(6), 58-85 (June 1998).

This is a detailed, profusely illustrated article on the current vast extent of this industry which now spreads through 1.2 million hectares in Asia and nearly 200,000 hectares of coastline in the Western Hemisphere. It discusses environmental problems attributable to the industry as well as the advantages of the farming to the countries involved.


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