Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- The rising trend of unscientific shrimp cultivation and its damaging consequences for the environment, ecology and agricultural land are becoming major concerns for the southwestern region of the country. Although shrimp farming has brought immediate financial gains through local markets and exports, the present cultivation system is creating serious long-term risks. Experts warn that if the current unplanned and unscientific practices continue, millions of people living in the coastal belt may suffer severe economic, social and environmental consequences. The absence of a strong national policy and an effective strategy for sustainable shrimp cultivation has been identified as one of the main reasons behind the wo...