Comprehensive Analysis of Environmental and Production Dynamics in Non-Coastal Shrimp Farming in Haryana: Implications for Productivity, Water Quality, and Heavy Metal Contamination

Abstract

This study evaluates shrimp farming productivity and environmental conditions in Haryana, India. Key factors like stocking density, survival rate, feed consumption, and farm management were analyzed. Stocking densities ranged from 16 to 116 shrimp per square meter, with higher densities correlating with lower survival rates. The highest net weight gain (33.45 grams) and shrimp harvest (6000 kg/ha) were recorded in Bhiwani and Gurugram, respectively. Water quality varied significantly, with salinity from 8.46 to 36.35 ppt and dissolved oxygen from 4.33 to 8.00 mg/L. Heavy metals were within permissible limits, including nickel (0.307 to 0.540 ppm) and lead (0.060 to 0.812 ppm). The study highlights the need for tailored management strategies to improve shrimp farming productivity and sustainability in non-coastal regions.