The shrimp fleet of Tamaulipas has asserted itself as the largest in both the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Antonio Varela Flores, the Secretary of Rural Development, Fisheries, and Aquaculture of Tamaulipas, has announced that this burgeoning fleet is responsible for the capture of brown shrimp, creating 10,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Economic Impact

The shrimp industry in Tamaulipas is a significant contributor to the local economy. The sector supports 2,000 direct jobs and an additional 8,000 indirect positions throughout the value and supply chain. This economic boon is attributed to the state’s extensive 433-kilometer coastline and its highly productive fishing zone, which is home to the endemic brown shrimp.

The shrimp fishing season, which began on September 5, sees 185 vessels from the Tamaulipas fleet actively operating. According to the Statistical Yearbook of Aquaculture and Fisheries for the 2022 fiscal year, Tamaulipas produced a total of 7,902 tons of shrimp. Of this, 5,031 tons were deep-sea shrimp captured by the fleet.

Government Support

Antonio Varela Flores commended Governor Américo Villareal Anaya for his support in promoting the shrimp industry. He also acknowledged the efforts of the Secretary of the Navy, Rafael Ojeda Durán, in facilitating the certification processes for dry docks and vessels in Tamaulipas, which are crucial for maintaining the fleet and ensuring safe operations at sea.