Date Received: 07-02-2025 / Date Published: 21-02-2025
The study was conducted to assess the status of shrimp larvae, and juvenile in the coastal and inshore waters of Nghe An province. Data used for analysis was collected from four seasonal surveys including the Southwest Monsoon (SM) trip (May - June 2022) and the Northeast Monsoon (NM) trip (November - December, 2022) with 24 fixed stations. Overall, 19 species belonging to 15 families were identified. Of-which, 4 commercial families (Squillidae, Sergestidae, Penaeidae, Palaemonidae) contributed a high proportion in both SW and NE monsoons, 55% and 88% respectively. The average density of shrimp larvae and juveniles reached 8,309 individuals/1.000m3 of seawater with a higher density in coastal waters than in inshore areas (P = 0.008). The high-density area of shrimp larvae and juveniles covers the coastal waters of Dien Chau Bay with mantis shrimp (Squillidae), paste shrimp (Sergestidae), and penaeid shrimps (Penaeidae), showing that this is a breeding and nursing area for shrimp. These results are the base for Nghe An's fisheries management to establish the resources protected areas