The present study was designed to assess and document the first commercial shrimp farming operation in the Sudanese Red Sea coast and its possible effect on future expansion of this practice in the country. Also, the study aimed at discussing the major impacts associated with such expansion as well as the necessary measures needed for a responsible shrimp farming along the Red Sea coast.In Sudan, aquaculture has been recognized long time ago by the government as potential area of interest. However, most of the focus was given to freshwater aquaculture and this is limited to extensive tilapia...