Biofloc Operations
Many groups are looking at how biofloc based shrimp farming can be profitable. There are now literally dozens of companies that have sprung up all over the United States focusing on local production for local markets, Few will be around in 5 years from now although some have been around for a while. Outdoor systems abound throughout SE Asia as they allow for the most part closed cycle culture and support high densities of biomass. Indoor systems range from the small to the huge. Large scale operations are not always profitable as overhead costs can be very high in some environments.