In China, there is an increasing trend to attain environmental integrity in freshwater aquaculture.
The present study was conducted in the reclaimed wetlands around Hongze Lake, the fourth largest freshwater lake in China.
The gross N and P loading from mitten crab farming sector were estimated to be 7 165 t and 2 016 t, respectively.
Mitten crab farming sector has resulted in a reduction of gross N and P loading by more than 75% and 84%, respectively.