The top Morotoge shrimp fishing countries are primarily Japan, China, and South Korea, which have well-established fisheries targeting this species. The Morotoge shrimp (Pandalus kessleri), also known as the "northern pink shrimp," is a cold-water shrimp found in the northwestern Pacific, particularly around the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, and adjacent coastal regions. This shrimp is prized for its delicate flavor and is a popular ingredient in East Asian cuisine. The fishing industry for Morotoge shrimp is characterized by trawl fisheries operating in continental shelf waters, with Japan historically leading both in catch volumes and in the development of sustainable management practices. China and South Korea have also expanded their harvests in recent decades, making the Morotoge shrimp an important economic resource in these countries' coastal communities.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.