A New Perspective on Shrimp Pond Water Management
How can shrimp farming move beyond routine water quality checks towards smarter, data-driven pond management? This question was at the heart of Indian aquaculture expert Manoj Sharma’s presentation at AQUAEXPO International 2026 in Ecuador.
Representing Mayank Aquaculture, India, Sharma delivered a presentation titled “Ecuador’s Next Leap: From Water Quality to Water Intelligence” on October 21. His talk was part of the technical session “Climate Variability: Risks and Outlook for Shrimp Farming,” which explored strategies and practical tools to help the shrimp industry adapt to changing climatic conditions.
Sharma’s presentation focused on the potential of technology, monitoring and data analytics to transform water quality management, improve farm productivity and strengthen shrimp farming resilience.
Why Water Intelligence Matters for Shrimp Farmers
In shrimp farming, water quality is more than a set of readings. Pond conditions change, multiple parameters interact, and farmers must make management decisions based on what is happening in their ponds.
Regular monitoring remains essential, but the next step is understanding how to use the information collected to make better-informed decisions. This is where the concept of water intelligence becomes relevant.
By bringing together technology, monitoring and data analytics, water intelligence focuses on turning water quality information into insights that can support pond management. The goal is to move from simply knowing the condition of the water to using that knowledge more effectively.
For shrimp farmers operating under variable environmental conditions, this approach is particularly significant. Better-informed decisions can help strengthen day-to-day management and support efforts to maintain productive, resilient farming systems.
Climate Variability Puts Resilience in Focus
Climate variability was the central theme of the session in which Sharma presented. Changing environmental conditions can create additional challenges for shrimp producers, making adaptation and resilience important priorities for the industry.
The session also featured presentations on climate change and viral disease dynamics, along with sediment–water interactions and their role in intensive shrimp farming. Together, these topics examined different factors that influence shrimp production and the approaches that can help the industry respond to emerging challenges.
Sharma’s focus on water intelligence connected technology and data-driven management with the broader discussion on preparing shrimp farming for a changing climate.
AQUAEXPO International 2026: A Global Platform for Aquaculture
Held from October 19 to 22 at the Guayaquil Convention Center in Guayaquil, Ecuador, AQUAEXPO International 2026 brought aquaculture professionals together to discuss developments, challenges and opportunities shaping the sector.
The event’s technical programme covered climate adaptation, animal health, water and soil management, and other important areas of aquaculture production. Sharma’s participation placed Indian aquaculture expertise within these international discussions.
His presentation brought attention to an increasingly important direction for shrimp farming: combining water quality monitoring with technology and data analytics to support more informed management.
As the industry looks for ways to strengthen productivity and resilience, the shift from water quality monitoring to water intelligence offers an important area for further discussion and development.
