Global shrimp fisheries face management challenges due to multispecies and bycatch.
The article discusses the management of shrimp fisheries worldwide, focusing on areas like Indonesia, Thailand, India, and the Gulf of Mexico. India has become a top producer of shrimp, with a significant amount of small fish caught as bycatch. Shrimp fisheries often involve multiple species, making management different from other types of fisheries. Balancing fishing efforts between small-scale and industrial fisheries can lead to conflicts. The presence of bycatch, like small fish, in trawl fisheries raises concerns about sustainability.