Canada's Northern Shrimp Industry : an Economic Assessment of the Fishery

Résumé du livre

Fishing for northern shrimp is a young and capital intensive fishery that uses freezer trawlers to harvest shrimp in waters off Newfoundland in the south to Baffin Island in the north. Markets are mainly in Europe and Japan. This report assesses the economic conditions the industry faces; examines international markets for products, supply and demand, prices and substitution; describes the history and development of the industry; and discusses current profitability and the likely impact resulting from the issuance of new licences.