MS Gulf Shrimp Landings are Good, but Prices Down
date:Jun 27, 2012
Service, said a majority of the early crop harvested last year was the smaller, 50- to 60-count size.

We are getting good-sized shrimp, but not a good price for the fishermen, Mr Burrage said.

Medium shrimp are bringing about $1.50 a pound, and small shrimp are getting $1 to $1.10 a pound. The large, under 15-count shrimp are selling off the boat for $2.85 a pound with heads on and $4.35 a pound for tails.

Mr Burrage, who works at the Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi, said mild
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