In all areas, intake and drainage of saline water to and from the
shrimp ponds should be done in such a way that neighbouring
paddy fields are not inundated (Deb, 1998). Such zoning for shrimp
farming not only ensures ecological balance but also secures the
rights of poor peasants in the locality. However, the coastal zoning
has to be part of the overall ICZM process to avoid conflicts with
other recourse management in the region.