Monitoring of coastal shrimp in the Pacific

INPESCA, through the Directorate of Fisheries Research, carried out biological monitoring of coastal shrimp in the Nicaraguan Pacific, with the objective of obtaining information on abundance.

Monitoring of coastal shrimp in the Pacific

TL;DR

  • INPESCA monitored coastal shrimp in the Nicaraguan Pacific to assess abundance, distribution, and reproductive behavior.
  • The goal is to gather information for proposing regulatory measures like fishing bans and reproduction areas.
  • A 20-day expedition sampled 13,612 pounds of shrimp from two commercial species.
  • The data supports informed decision-making for sustainable shrimp fishery management.
  • The government aims to ensure responsible use of fishing resources for the benefit of dependent families.

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