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Annual Shrimp Festival Raises USD 75,000 for Local Youth

The 5th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival, held at Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, USA, has once again proven to be a monumental success, raising a staggering...

Aquaculture Sector in Mexico Faces Bankruptcies Amidst Import Woes

In Mexico, the president of the Confederation of Aquaculture Associations of the State of Sinaloa (COADES), Carlos Urías Espinoza, has issued a concerning report on the current...

Maluku Shrimp Exports Experience a Dip in January 2024

Maluku, Indonesia, experienced a notable decrease in its total export value for January 2024. The export value plummeted by approximately 58.63 percent compared to December 2023, amounting...

Canadian Shrimpers Sound Alarm Over Redfish Bycatch Surge

The Redfish Advisory Committee is set to convene from Monday, March 4, to Thursday, March 7, in Halifax, marking a crucial gathering for scientists, Fisheries and Oceans...

Sao Ta Foods Sets Sights on Lucrative Chinese Shrimp Market

Sao Ta Foods, a prominent player in the Vietnamese shrimp export industry, is gearing up to tap into neighboring markets with renewed vigor. The company has set...

Food Fraud: A Growing Concern for Shrimp Consumers

In the bustling aisles of supermarkets or the cozy ambiance of local restaurants, one might assume that the food on their plates is exactly what it appears...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports Face Uphill Battle

Ecuador commenced the year with a concerning trend in its shrimp exports. The volume of farmed Vannamei shrimp experienced a decline, coupled with a significant drop in...

ARAP Cracks Down on Illegal Shrimp Fishing

In a recent operation, the Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP) uncovered a flagrant violation of the shrimp ban in the South Corridor area near Playa Leona....

North Sea Shrimp Shortage Hits Netherlands Market

In the Netherlands, the North Sea shrimp market is facing unprecedented challenges due to a scarcity in supply. Traditionally, the season for North Sea shrimp runs from...

African Nations Unite Against Child Labor in Aquaculture

The Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation Among African States Bordering the Atlantic (COMHAFAT) has taken a significant step towards addressing the issue of child labor within the...

How Greenhouse Shrimp Farming Is Revolutionizing Aquaculture

In Vietnam, more farmers are turning towards the greenhouse shrimp farming model over traditional methods. This strategic move is not merely a trend but a calculated decision...

Vietnam’s Seafood Industry Aims for USD 10.5 Billion Export Target

Vietnam's Department of Fisheries' recent report on brackish water shrimp production highlights key statistics from 2023 and outlines projections for the industry in 2024. Notably, in 2023,...

Dutch Shrimp Fishermen at Risk of Losing MSC Certification

Shrimp fishermen in the Netherlands are facing a critical challenge as some are veering away from adherence to the Marine Steward Council (MSC) certification standards, jeopardizing the...

AQUAEXPO Santa Elena 2024: Promoting Sustainable Growth in Shrimp Industry

The much-anticipated AQUAEXPO Santa Elena 2024 kicked off at the prestigious auditorium of the Salinas Golf & Tennis Club in Ecuador. This significant event, specialized in larviculture,...

Guatemala and Mexico Address Shrimp Export Restrictions

In a bid to tackle the challenges surrounding shrimp exports from Guatemala to Mexico, officials from both countries convened during the Thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the World...

Investigating Shrimp Growth Response to Soybean-Based Diet

Efficient utilization of plant-based diets in the giant freshwater prawn, Marcrobrachium rosenbergii, is a topic of interest in aquaculture. Recent research suggests that the efficacy of such...

Oceana Alerts Consumers of High Water Content in Frozen Fish and Shrimp

In a recent statement, the environmental organization Oceana has raised concerns regarding the excessive water content in frozen fish and shrimp products in Mexico. With up to...

Disheartening Results as Shrimp Season Nears its End in Sinaloa

As the fishing season in Sinaloa, Mexico, approaches its end and the shrimp ban looms on March 20, fishermen are expressing disappointment over the lackluster outcomes of...

MPEDA Partners with NOAA to Promote Turtle-Friendly Fishing Practices in India

In a bid to safeguard sea turtle populations and support the sustainable harvesting of wild shrimp in India, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), in collaboration...

Breakthrough in Shrimp Health: Targeting EHP Protein to Prevent Infections

The microsporidian Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) continues to pose a significant threat to shrimp health on a global scale. Severe EHP infections not only stunt shrimp growth but...

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Sonora Shrimpers in Dire Straits

The coastal town of Paredoncito in Sonora, Mexico, is facing what many consider the...

Shrimp Industry Gathers in Guayaquil for AQUAEXPO 2024

From October 21st to 24th, the Guayaquil Convention Center in Ecuador will become the...

The Struggle to Save Texas Shrimp

October marks National Seafood Month, and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has seized...

Whiteleg Shrimp Drives Vietnam’s $2.8 Billion Export Boom

Vietnam’s shrimp industry has experienced a strong recovery in 2024, with export turnover hitting...

From Rice Fields to Global Markets: Ca Mau Embraces Sustainability

The rice-shrimp cultivation area of Thoi Binh district in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has achieved...

Honduras’ Shrimp Diplomacy: A New Era of Cooperation with China

The export of high-quality white shrimp from Honduras to China signals a pivotal moment...