Wild shrimp

摘要

Conditions are right for large catches — if demand is there. From coast to coast, wild shrimp suppliers are optimistic that lower diescl fuel prices and abundant catches will help turnaround an industry that was hurting in 2007 and 2008. Although numbers for 2008 aren't yet available, in 2007 the National Marine Fisheries Service statistics show total domestic shrimp landings were down about 17 percent from 2006, to 278.9 million pounds from 336.8 million pounds. Still, there is the realization among many that the economy continues to impact prices and demand, which means improvement could be gradual.