It could be months or years before consumers begin seeing fresh local northern shrimp in New England seafood markets again. In December 2013, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) established a moratorium for the 2014 fishing season, based on the findings of the 2013 stock assessment update. The Commission noted that due to recruitment failure for the past three years, it is possible that the moratorium could extend beyond one year.
source: Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
South Carolina Shrimp Season
South Carolina's commercial shrimp fishery is composed of three distinct segments.
The shrimp season typically begins in spring with catches of white roe shrimp. The white roe shrimp season generates the most value for fishing effort with early season prices for larger roe shrimp being relatively high.
The brown shrimp season typically occurs during the summer months
The larger fall white shrimp season, composed of offspring from the spring roe crop, begins in late summer and ends in winter.
Total landings for shrimp during the 2013 season, measured heads-off, was just over 1.3 million pounds, which was well below average for the state. Fall white shrimp landings in 2013 were the lowest on record.
source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
The shrimp season typically begins in spring with catches of white roe shrimp. The white roe shrimp season generates the most value for fishing effort with early season prices for larger roe shrimp being relatively high.
The brown shrimp season typically occurs during the summer months
The larger fall white shrimp season, composed of offspring from the spring roe crop, begins in late summer and ends in winter.
Total landings for shrimp during the 2013 season, measured heads-off, was just over 1.3 million pounds, which was well below average for the state. Fall white shrimp landings in 2013 were the lowest on record.
source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Monday, June 2, 2014
FAO Report: State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture - 2014
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations recently released its 2014 edition of The State of the World Fisheries and Aquaculture.
The report highlights global trends and statistics in wild and aquaculture fisheries production and their importance to the global economy.
The report is available at: http://www.fao.org/3/a-i3720e/index.html
The report highlights global trends and statistics in wild and aquaculture fisheries production and their importance to the global economy.
The report is available at: http://www.fao.org/3/a-i3720e/index.html
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