Shrimp Landings

Shrimp Landings 1962-2013

Despite an increasing tonnage of  shrimp landings by commercial fishermen in recent years, the 2013 season will  feature a landing quota equal to about 25% of the 2012 season’s landings.  Historically the shrimp populations have varied substantially. Marine scientists believe that the resource is again under pressure with the threat of another population  decline.  …