Abstract:
Due to the development and change in shrimp culture technology during a period from 1985 to 1995, Thailand has
made an impressive success in shrimp aquaculture development, which resulted in the dramatic increase in the number of
intensive black tiger shrimp farms all along the coastal area of the country as well as their production. This paper reviews its
development and particularly discusses on the structural changes in Thai shrimp culture based on the results of 1985 and
1995 Thai Marine Fishery Census. It shows the dramatic changes in the total culture area, the location of potential farms,
employment, the source of seeds and the method of aquaculture.
