Table 2.13. Landings by Galveston Bay Fisheries During 1986, Including Bay and Nearshore 
Waters (NMFS Statistical Subarea 18). Landings (Kilograms, kg) and Ex-vessel 
Value ($) Are in Thousands. ? = Ex-vessel Value Not Available (54, 56). 
Commercial Recreational 
Kg 
$ 
Kg 
$ 
Flounder 
73 
157 
39 
52 
Atlantic croaker 
18 
9 
37 
11 
Spotted seatrout 
- 
- 
102 
? 
Sand seatrout 
- 
- 
57 
? 
Redfish 
- 
- 
43 
? 
Oysters 
1,610 
6,950 
? 
? 
Blue crabs 
1,375 
1,043 
? 
? 
Shrimp (3 species) 
6,820 
18,135 
? 
? 
METRIC TONS LANDED 
Figure 2.4. Annual landings (1960-1986) of blue crabs, oysters and three species ofpenaeid shrimp from Galveston Bay 
and nearshore waters (54,56). 
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