Improving the efficiency of production, profitability and nutrient utilization are the most
important factors for aquaculture companies. Many research efforts have been focused to
develop strategies that improve the productive performance of shrimp farms. One
recognized strategy is polyculture, which can considerably improve farm production
yields by optimizing use of available resources.
Tilapia production in shrimp ponds (with and without shrimp) has increased rapidly in
many countries including Thailand, the Philippines, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, and the
inland desert of Arizona