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Common name - Giant River Prawn
Scientific name - Macrobrachiumrosenbergii
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Consumer Information
The giant river prawn is also known as the giant freshwater prawn or freshwater scampi. Freshwater prawn farming occurs in many Asian countries, the main suppliers to the UK market is Bangladesh. Freshwater prawn farming occurs in a similar way to warmwater prawn farming, however there are less environmental concerns as stocking densities and therefore organic pollution is reduced. Large extensive ponds are used, mangroves are not impacted by construction and there is no risk of salinisation of freshwater. You are unlikely to find the giant river prawn for sale in retailers you are more likely to find them in your Chinese or Indian meals as this is the primary market for this species. However the feed used is not traceable to any managed or sustainable supply and the regulation of the industry needs improvement.
Summary
The giant river prawn is also known as the giant freshwater prawn or freshwater scampi. Freshwater prawn farming occurs in many Asian countries, the main suppliers to the UK market is Bangladesh. Freshwater prawn farming occurs in a similar way to warmwater prawn farming, however there are less environmental concerns as stocking densities and therefore organic pollution is reduced. Large extensive ponds are used, mangroves are not impacted by construction and there is no risk of salinisation of freshwater. You are unlikely to find the giant river prawn for sale in retailers you are more likely to find them in your Chinese or Indian meals as this is the primary market for this species. However the feed used is not traceable to any managed or sustainable supply and the regulation of the industry needs improvement.
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