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Northern Shrimp

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Pandalus borealis, the northern shrimp, is a small cold-water shrimp found across the North Atlantic and North Pacific, from the Arctic to deeper shelf waters of Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and the Gulf of Maine. The species is protandrous hermaphroditic: individuals mature as males and transition to females after roughly two to five years. Commercially fished by trawl and widely exported, often sold cooked and peeled as 'coldwater shrimp,' it is among the most economically important cold-water shrimp species.

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What is a Northern Shrimp?

The Northern shrimp, scientifically known as Pandalus borealis, is a species of small, cold-water shrimp. They are found in the deep, freezing waters of the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.

Is the Northern Shrimp commercially harvested?

Yes, they are commercially harvested extensively across the Northern hemisphere and are among the most traded shrimp globally. Major commercial fisheries for this species are located in Canada, Greenland, and Norway.

What is special about the life cycle of Pandalus borealis?

Northern shrimp are protandrous hermaphrodites, meaning they begin their lives as males. After about two to three years, they transition into females for the remainder of their lifespan.

What temperature water do Northern Shrimp live in?

Northern shrimp thrive in extremely cold-water environments, typically preferring temperatures between 1 and 6 degrees Celsius. They generally live at ocean depths ranging from 20 to 1,300 meters.

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