Warming waters, falling yields: Climate change and the future of India’s shrimp industry
India's shrimp industry is facing significant challenges due to climate change, with rising water temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and increased disease outbreaks affecting yields and farm operations. The industry's export dependence on a few key markets, such as the US, China, and the EU, further exacerbates its vulnerability to climate-linked production variability.
India's shrimp industry, a key component of the country's marine export economy, is being severely impacted by climate change. Rising water temperatures are disrupting shrimp farming cycles, increasing metabolic activity without corresponding growth, and heightening vulnerability to diseases. Extreme weather events, such as cyclones and floods, are damaging farm infrastructure and causing stock losses. The industry's reliance on a few major export markets, including the US, China, and the EU, makes it sensitive to pricing shifts and supply disruptions. To mitigate these effects, some farms are adopting technologies like recirculating aquaculture systems and biofloc technology to improve water quality control and reduce exposure to environmental fluctuations.
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