Over the period March 6-8, 2003, the Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean regional Sea Grant College Programs hosted a "Summit for the Sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Industry." The basic format of the summit was to bring together leaders of the shrimp industry, government, and related interest groups to consider those elements critical to sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico shrimp industry.
    A total of 53 delegates from both the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico participated in the three day summit. In addition, a total of 84 advisors, observers and presenters were also present for the activity.
   The Summit for the Sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Industry was never considered to be a "one shot" event. It is intended that delegates and other participants will be engaged in activities to work toward the goal of a sustainable industry. As supplemental events or activites are planned, information will be disseminated via this website and supplemental mailings.

This website will remain active and be used to provide updates on activites associated with the sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico shrimp industry. Personal comments on issues of interest should be made to the discussion board hosted at this site. Access to the discussion board may be made through the 'Contact' page of this site or click here.

Post Summit Survey Questionnaires are being prepared for distribution to delegates. An announcement will be made here when these are available for distribution.