Abstract
Sustainable shrimp hatchery production requires a holistic approach that integrates balanced nutrition and optimized feeding management. Specialized starter feeds, growth-boosting post-larval diets, and health-promoting supplements improve larval survival, shorten production cycles, and enhance post-larval resilience. Additionally, using AI for growth monitoring and timely harvesting maximizes profits and promotes efficient use of resources or other inputs.
A proof-of-concept trial in Andhra Pradesh, India, demonstrated that balanced nutrition and improved feed management enabled post larvae to reach target size three days earlier, reduced resource consumption, increased survival, and ultimately improved production efficiency. Additionally, incorporating sustainably certified and novel feed ingredients can reduce dependency on marine proteins without compromising performance. Together, these strategies highlight that improving sustainability not only safeguards environmental resources but also directly enhances profitability for shrimp hatcheries.