Current status and biological characteristics of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii De Man, 1879) cultured in the brackish water environment

The general objectives of the study are to evaluate the status and to find out scientific basis to develop freshwater prawn culture in brackish water, in order to diversify culture systems and species, to stabilize social-economics for inhabitants, and to adapt to the issues of sea level rise and saltwater intrusion in Mekong Delta.