How much does mangrove ecosystem contribute to aquaculture - an empirical study for Mekong river delta

Abstract

Mangrove forest exploitation had been one of the critical issues for developing countries in recent years. Aquaculture expanding was believed to be the number one reason for the vanishing of mangrove forests. Using the production function approach, the paper attempted to get insides about the contribution of mangrove forest to aquaculture, particularly Mekong Delta in Vietnam. The result found out that mangrove forest had connected with aquaculture in the non-linear relationship. It concluded that mangrove forest could help farmers to reduce their cost of production. In addition, the rate of reduction was declining as there was more mangrove forest acreage adding to the surrounding of a particular pond.