Shrimp, Spot – British Columbia, Canada The Spot Shrimp (or Spot
Prawn) is a large shrimp, reaching over 23 cm (9 in.) in total
length, found throughout the North Pacific Ocean. Spot Shrimp
have a short life span, beginning life as males and
transitioning to females at age 3 or 4. The British Columbia
Spot Shrimp commercial fishery is the largest on the North
American coast. Fishing occurs with traps, with many attached to
a main line. This fishing method results in moderate habitat
damage and some bycatch. In British Columbia, total abundance of
the Spot Shrimp is not known, but populations are closely
monitored to ensure that enough females survive to reproduce.
Management has been successful at meeting conservation goals.