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Growout
NPC pursues the following guidelines in production:

  • Low density stocking
  • Use of sedimentation basins to reduce farm effluent and protect aquatic ecosystems
  • Chemical & antibiotic-free farming practices,
  • Efficient disease management through a comprehensive bio-security and sanitation measures
  • Protection of natural resources such as mangroves and local habitat.
  • Adoption of best practice such as lowering of nutrient inputs and maintaining dissolved oxygen concentrations
  • Continuous enhancement of shrimp production through selective breeding
  • Adherence to principles of responsible aquaculture.
Production is maintained throughout the year – one of the benefits of the Saudi climate – with an average time of 180 days for 36-40 shrimp. Feeding takes place 4 times a day and uses feed mixed by NPC’s nutritionists.

Harvesting takes place at night and uses a proprietary process to minimize stress on the animals.