In the Colombiaxi import records, shrimp are grouped with all 

 crustaceans and mollusks. In 19?U only about 1,000 pounds of fresh or 

 dried crustaceans and mollusks were imported, of which about $0 pounds 

 came from the United States, about 900 pounds from Japan, and the re- 

 mainder from other countries. Of a total import of about 60,000 pounds 

 of canned crustaceans and mollusks, about U0,000 pounds were reported 

 as originating in the United States. 



GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE 



Colombia has not (May 1956) established a set of procedures 

 for the development or management of the shrimp fisheries. Foreign- 

 flag trawlers are issued month-to-month permits to operate. It was 

 reported that the permits may, at times, be for as short a period as 

 20 days. It was also reported that regulations were being considered 

 for the purpose of encouraging fishing operations. Under consideration, 

 in this regard, was a proposal to establish a fund for loans to private 

 individuals or organizations for the purchase of processing plants, 

 fishing vessels, gear, etc. 



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