28th Annual Pink Shrimp Review

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Citation

Originator: Groth, Scott and Matthew Blume

Publish Date: 2017

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

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 landings in 2016 were impressive, particularly when considering recent ocean conditions. More than 35 million pounds of pink shrimp were landed in Oregon, despite the expectation for a very low landing year typically following warm water “El Niño” events. Much of 2016 catch (87%) was of one year old shrimp from the surprisingly strong 2015 year class was first detected June 2015. Given their small size and large volume, they had to be actively avoided or mixed with older/larger shrimp until they became legal size in their own right by late 2016. These shrimp grew quickly, resulting in unexpectedly good catches toward the end of the 2016 season. We expect the first part of 2017 catch will be heavily influenced by this year class which will be age 2, and even larger come spring; abundance may be moderate.

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Time Period of Content: 2016

Geographic Extent: Oregon Coast

Status: Final

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