A Project to establish a shrimp farm in Basrah - Southern Iraq

Preparation of the shrimp breeding project began in 2018-2019. And creation suitable conditions for farming larvae white-legged shrimp, Penaeus vennami. The is funded by Iraqi Ministry Higher Education and Scientific Research. was designed specialists at Marine Science Centre (MSC). It aims to introduce P. vennami from neighboring Iranian farms transfer experiences after reviewing all its details sharing with them similar environmental conditions. A contract signed between MSC an company Abadan, which operates integrated farm that includes a hatchery, ponds larvae, production, plant making pellets, factory canning products, visits both sides were conducted according contract, one mud site University Basra Karmat Ali, careful follow-up under supervision countries. So far, it possible start be successful considerations applied Iran. Two types systems equipped, 3 fiberglass basins dimensions 2.5 m3, other system pond 2500 m2 ideal specifications linked through four pipes covered on 60-micron mesh. After passing mechanical filter made farm, toilet constructed area 7 meters depth 150 cm.