Selected Economics Research Needs of the Gulf and South Atlantic Shrimp Industry. Summary of a Workshop Held at Madiera Beach, Florida on September 12-13, 1985

摘要

The domestic shrimp industry is the most important commercial fishery in the U.S. in terms of dockside value. The value of raw and processed shrimp product has recently reached record levels. In addition, the industry continues to grow in total volume and value of product moved through the overall market system. Domestic consumption of shrimp, coinciding with supplies, has reached unsurpassed volume during the 1980's. Cultured shrimp are becoming more important as an import source. The analog products may serve as substitutes to certain shellfish, such as shrimp. These recent trends and changes in the domestic shrimp industry have not only enhanced on-going research efforts, but also have signaled new high priority areas of inquiry where regionally cooperative research efforts can be directed toward efficient management of the industry.