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October 2, 2025Tropical Agricultural ResearchOpen Access

Impacts of Shrimp Farming on The Relative Abundance and The Biodiversity of Wild Shrimp Along the Coastal Areas of Batticaloa District in Sri Lanka

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NJN. JananeMFM. N. M. Fouzi

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Analysis reveals reduced wild shrimp abundance in farming areas of Batticaloa, highlighting biodiversity concerns.

Key Points

  • Reduced wild shrimp biodiversity is linked to shrimp farming practices, greatly impacting ecological balance.
  • Simpson’s diversity index showed significant variation, with higher diversity in non-farming areas compared to farming zones.
  • Sampling was conducted at six coastal locations to compare shrimp abundance and biodiversity across farming regimes.
  • Findings indicate that effluent discharge and habitat degradation contribute to biodiversity loss near shrimp farms.

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Janane et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de6f3683cbc991d0a2241dhttps://doi.org/10.4038/tar.v36i4.8613
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