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Vietnam’s Mebi One Shrimp Seeds Make Debut in Taiwan

On September 23, in Quang Nam, Vietnam, Kim Hoang held a handover ceremony for the first shipment of 2.5 million Mebi One shrimp seeds to Yong Sing...

Vietnam’s Shrimp Exports Surge 10% as Global Demand Rebounds

The aquaculture industry in Vietnam has seen a notable resurgence in 2024, with exports of aquatic products rising 9% year-on-year to reach USD 6.3 billion during the...

Shrimp Farming Gains Momentum in Oman’s Diversification Push

Fisheries Development Oman (FDO), a state-owned enterprise under the Oman Investment Authority, is making an ambitious play to expand its aquaculture sector, with a particular focus on...

Brazilian Shrimp Farming: A Rising Tide

In 2023, Brazil's shrimp production reached 127.5 thousand metric tons—an increase of 13% from the previous year. This robust growth is part of a broader trend in...

Ecuador and China Expand Shrimp Trade

Shrimp, alongside dairy and blueberries, is at the forefront of Ecuador’s export ambitions to China. This comes on the heels of a free trade agreement that has...

Shrimping Towards Progress: High-Tech Aquaculture in Vietnam

In Vietnam's Ben Tre Province, a revolution is underway in its shrimp ponds. The province has seen strides in high-tech brackish water shrimp farming, following a policy...

Shrimp, Law, and Order: Protecting Bahrain’s Marine Resources

From January to July 2024, the Bahraini Coast Guard registered 820 maritime violations, a significant portion of which stemmed from improper fishing practices. Among the transgressions were...

Black Tiger Shrimp Prices Fall as Japan’s Market Weakens

Vietnam, the largest supplier of shrimp to Japan, is experiencing a troubling trend. Prices of black tiger shrimp are on the decline, with little sign of recovery....

Shrimp Exports Drive Nicaragua’s Growing Trade Network

Between September 9 and 15, Nicaragua’s National Port Company (EPN) reported significant maritime activity across the nation’s commercial ports. During this period, 15 international vessels were served,...

Grupo Aquamar Expands Shrimp Exports Across Asia

Founded in 2015, Grupo Aquamar operates across Honduras and Nicaragua, with an annual output of approximately 950 tonnes of shrimp. Exporting to major markets across Mexico, Central...

Shrimp Prices Soar as Supply Shortages Hit Ecuador and Europe

Shrimp markets in Ecuador and Europe have been experiencing a significant surge in prices in recent weeks, driven by a combination of lower supply and robust demand....

Louisiana Shrimp Industry Falters While Tourism Booms

Shrimp is America's favorite seafood, and nowhere is this more evident than in Louisiana. The state boasts a rich tradition of shrimping, supplying a significant portion of...

Shrimping Rebound in Tamaulipas: A Post-Storm Boost for Local Economy

The shrimping fleet of Tamaulipas, Mexico, is set to reactivate employment for 2,400 shrimp harvesters in the city of Tampico, signaling a promising recovery for the local...

Shrimp Leads Vietnam’s Seafood Industry Growth in 2024

Vietnam’s seafood industry has witnessed a steady resurgence, especially in shrimp exports, throughout the first eight months of the year. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and...

Brussels Pushes for Stricter Shrimp Quotas in 2025

This week, the European Commission (EC) unveiled a series of proposals aimed at limiting the fishing efforts of trawlers and longliners in the western Mediterranean. Among these...

French Households Favor Shrimp as Seafood Sales Fall

In France, 2024 has been a year of changing tides in seafood consumption. While the country’s love for fish remains steadfast, with nearly 85,000 tonnes consumed annually...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports: Navigating Troubled Waters

Ecuador's shrimp industry has long been a vital pillar of its economy, cementing the country’s position as the world’s largest shrimp supplier. Yet, recent months have witnessed...

A Frozen Fortune of Shrimp Disappears in New Jersey

A brazen theft recently rocked a small New Jersey town in the United States as a tractor-trailer packed with USD 305,000 worth of frozen shrimp was stolen,...

High Diesel Prices Threaten Shrimping Season in Salina Cruz

The fishermen of Salina Cruz, Mexico, once renowned for their abundant shrimp harvests, are now facing unprecedented challenges. As the shrimping season approaches in mid-October, uncertainty clouds...

Fresh Prawn Sales Rise Sharply in Norway

Last week, 32 tonnes of fresh prawns, valued at NOK 2.7 million (USD 252,800), were traded in Norway, according to Norway’s Raw Fish Association. This represents a...

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Shrimp Fishing Halted: Guatemala’s Move to Safeguard Marine Life

Guatemala has instituted a temporary ban on the fishing of coastal shrimp in the...

Shrimp Wars Heat Up in America’s Gulf

Four months ago, Henry Barnes, mayor of Bayou La Batre, a beleaguered fishing village...

Honduran Shrimp Exports Plunge 67% After Taiwan Trade Deal Ends

Honduras is actively pursuing new export markets for its beleaguered whiteleg shrimp farming industry,...

NOAA Layoffs Threaten Future of U.S. Shrimp Industry

The United States ranks as the world’s sixth-largest producer of wild-caught seafood, an industry...

Punjab’s Shrimp Surge: Aquaculture’s New Frontier

Punjab, long celebrated as India’s breadbasket, is now carving a niche in aquaculture. The...

Vietnam’s Shrimp Industry Eyes $4.3 Billion Export Goal

Vietnam's shrimp industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the nation's export economy, with...