Strong first half of 2017 for Gulf of Mexico shrimpers

Gulf shrimp

More than 10.9 million pounds (4,944 metric tons – MT) of shrimp were landed in the Gulf of Mexico in June, continuing the strong start to the year and contributing to the best accumulative six-month catch in more than five years at 41.2 million pounds (18,688 MT).

According to the latest data provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, ex-vessel prices for large and medium sized shrimp remained roughly in line with where they have been each …


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