Profile updated on 10 November 2023
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)
Penaeus duorarum
SPECIES NAME(s)
Northern pink shrimp, Pink shrimp, Grooved shrimp
The population structure of the species is not clear but there are indications that the Northern Gulf of Mexico and NW Atlantic distributions may constitute a single contiguous population (McMillen-Jackson & Bert, 2004) that is currently assessed and managed independently in the US region: NW Atlantic (NOAA, 2013b) and in Northern Gulf of Mexico (Hart, 2012). A distinct assessment unit is considered to exist in Campeche Bank (SAGARPA, 2012).
ANALYSIS
Strengths
- A fishery management plan exists (GMFMC 1981) which is updated regularly with new regulations.
SCORES
Management Quality:
Management Strategy:
≥ 6
Managers Compliance:
≥ 8
Fishers Compliance:
≥ 8
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