Shrimp is one of the most developed of cultured aquatic species, yet the farmed shrimp sector's profile has been lower than species such as salmon and seabass/seabream - despite being bigger by both volume and value. Here, regular Farm Shrimp News columnist CHARLES WOODHOUSE begins FFI's shrimp feature with a few pointers for the uninitiated

THE ASSIGNMENT from the editor this month - to come up with a general article about perspectives on the shrimp business - caught this writer somewhat by surprise.