Aquaculture is a relatively young agricultural industry.
The ultimate success of aquaculture in Texas will likely depend on several factors. In the aquaculture scientific community, these factors comprise the concept of sustainability of the industry. An essential element of sustainability is to be able to comply with environmental requirements while operating at a profit. In recent years, aquaculture and, more particularly, shrimp farming have been given a black eye by a perceived adverse impact relating to the discharge of effluent. Aquaculture is responsible for only a small fraction of the pollutants discharged to the waters of the State.