Webinar alert: Gulf shrimp stocks get bureaucratic checkup
Published Date: 1/22/2025
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Fishermen, seafood lovers, and coastal communities in the Gulf of Mexico are getting a fresh look at white, pink, and brown shrimp stocks through a series of public meetings starting with a webinar on February 11, 2025. This review helps make sure shrimp fishing stays healthy and sustainable, protecting jobs and seafood supplies without surprising costs. Everyone’s invited to join the webinar and learn how shrimp populations are doing and what might change next.
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