Shrimp Management Information

Shrimp Annual Update

The stock is considered an annual crop that consists of three species of shrimp (brown, pink, white). Estimates of population size are not available but since shrimp are considered an annual crop and fished at near maximum levels, annual landings are a good indication of relative abundance. Amendment 2 was adopted in February 2022 and focuses on further reducing bycatch of non-target species and minimizing habitat impacts in the shrimp trawl fishery. The May 2024 Revision to Amendment 2 documents the MFC’s rationale to conclude further action to address SAV protection under the Shrimp FMP Amendment 2 and to develop more comprehensive management options to protect SAV habitat under the authority of the MFC, consistent with the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan. For more information, contact Chris Stewart at Chris.Stewart@deq.nc.gov.