Guyana has significant seabob potential but must address stock issues – FAO report

Guyana has significant potential to boost its Atlantic seabob shrimp industry but needs to address declining biological stock issues, according to a report by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

According to the report, Guyana has an annual harvest of 17,000 tonnes, valued at an estimated US$46 million, making it the world’s largest producer of Atlantic seabob shrimp. The industry employs over 1600 persons.