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The Autoridad Salvadoreña de Economía Azul (ASEA) reports that a national fishing ban on marine shrimp will be in effect throughout El Salvador from may 2 to june 15, 2026. This fisheries management measure aims to protect this species and ensure the economic development of the country’s coastal areas.
During the next 45 days, the harvesting of marine shrimp is suspended to allow for reproduction and recovery, in accordance with technical studies that identify these months as a key stage in its biological cycle.
The national shrimp fishing ban does not restrict the sale or consumption of shrimp, provided that the product comes from stocks held by businesses or restaurants, acquired before the implementation of the fisheries management measure.
Supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, wholesalers, importers, and exporters of seafood products must submit the Inventory Control Form to ASEA no later than three days after the start of the closed season to ensure compliance with regulations and avoid seizures.
During the closed season, ASEA and other auxiliary authorities will conduct inspections of vessels, processing plants or establishments for fishery and aquaculture products, collection centers, markets, and other spaces related to the marketing of marine shrimp. In case of non-compliance, those responsible will be sanctioned in accordance with the General Law for the Management and Promotion of Fisheries and Aquaculture and other applicable legal provisions.
Reports of illegal extraction or marketing of marine shrimp may be filed at any ASEA office nationwide.
Since its creation, ASEA has been the autonomous entity that manages the fisheries and aquaculture sector, integrating functions previously performed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and CENDEPESCA. Their blue economy approach seeks to boost economic development.
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