Glossary

Supplying a nutritious and balanced diet to shrimp to promote healthy growth and improve meat quality.

Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) is a certification program and standards system for responsible aquaculture practices. It is administered by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible aquaculture worldwide. The BAP certification program sets criteria and guidelines for aquaculture facilities to demonstrate responsible environmental, social, and animal welfare practices.

Barcodes are visual representations of data that consist of a series of parallel lines, bars, or spaces of varying widths and patterns. They are widely used for automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) in various industries, including retail, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare. Barcodes encode information in a machine-readable format, allowing for quick and accurate data retrieval using barcode scanners or barcode readers.

A negotiable instrument that serves as a written order by the exporter to the importer, requiring the importer to pay a specific amount on a specified date.

Set of measures and practices designed to prevent the entry and spread of diseases in shrimp farms.

Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) is a highly valued shrimp species known for its large size and distinctive black stripes.

A type of ship used to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, minerals, or liquid bulk (e.g., oil, chemicals).

Commonly used for wholesale distribution or foodservice purposes. It typically involves larger quantities of products packed in bags, boxes, or containers suitable for transportation and storage. Bulk packaging can vary in size and materials, depending on the specific needs of the customer or market.

The accidental capture of non-target species, such as sea turtles or fish, during shrimp fishing or aquaculture.