Report of the National Marine Fisheries Service Gulf Coastal Fisheries Center, Fiscal Years 1970 and 1971
This report summarizes research conducted at the Gulf Coastal Fisheries Center (formerly the…
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U.S. wild-caught brown shrimp is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Above target population levels.
At recommended levels.
Gear restrictions, such as a weak-link in the tickler chain, are in place to protect bottom habitat from trawl gear.
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
There are two stocks of brown shrimp: Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. According to the most recent stock assessments:
The Gulf of Mexico stock is not overfished and not subject to overfishing (2019). Summary stock assessment information can be found on Stock SMART.
The South Atlantic stock is not overfished and not subject to overfishing (2018). Summary stock assessment information can be found on Stock SMART.
NOAA Fisheries and the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils manage the brown shrimp fishery, and state resource management agencies are responsible for inshore state waters.
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 11/03/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 11/03/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 11/03/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 11/03/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 11/03/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 11/03/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 11/03/2020
This report summarizes research conducted at the Gulf Coastal Fisheries Center (formerly the…
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 11/03/2020