fig-01- Large size shrimp
We have several groceries in our neighborhood to sell fresh sea foods, caught by local fishermen:
- crabs
- shrimp
- fish
- mollusks
When we bought shrimp couple days ago, seller said that they come from Gulf of Mexico, American parts.
Shrimps from Gulf of Mexico have 3 different colors:
- white
- pink
- brown
fig-02- Small size shrimp
Shrimp prize depend on size (large, medium or small) or count (number of shrimp per pound):
- US$ 9.99 per pound for shrimp with 9 – 12 count.
- US$ 7.99 per pound for shrimp with 10 – 15 count.
- US$ 5.99 per pound for shrimp with 16 – 20 count
Fig-03- Medium size shrimp
Shrimp landing about 100 millions pound at previous years, but less than 30% in recent years. The size of shrimp getting smaller as well.
Less landing due to some factors such as:
- Lower fishing activities due to lower price of import shrimp
- Flooding rains from nearby river
Unfortunately, illegal import with lower quality such as using of antibiotic and certain chemical substances is increasing without control.
Law enforcement seem lack of resources to check illegal foreign shrimps. Thus, consumers need to rely on basic information before buying somethings.
It is important to know where our seafood come from and quality of what of food will we consume.
Buy local, help neighbors.