1977 Oregon Shrimp Season, Informational Report 78-2

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Originator: Lukas, Jerry

Publish Date: March 1978

Online Link: None

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Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: Oregon pink shrimp (PandaZus jordani) landings in 1977 were a record 48,6 million pounds, nearly double the previous record 25.4 million pounds landed in 1976 (Figure 1). The season opened April 1 with an ex-vessel price of 23 cents per pound, up 3 cents from the price at the end of the 1976 season. This price held steady through the season, helped by very good market demand for the product. Favorable weather, the strong market, and high abundance/availability of shrimp during most of the season allowed for increased effort expended by the Oregon shrimp fleet and increased catch and landings. Another factor also was an increased usage of the high opening (averaging 12 ft) box trawl. The standard for years was a net that opened 4-6 ft high. The higher opening box trawl increased efficiency by capturing shrimp when they were up in the water column especially during periods when light transmission to the bottom was reduced during cloudy weather and/or during heavy plankton blooms.

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Geographic Extent: Oregon and Washington Coast

Status: Final

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