Drought Threatens Honduran Shrimp Sector With 30% Mortality

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 26, 2026 · Originally reported August 24, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Southern Honduras's shrimp industry faces mortality of more than 30% and potential losses of at least $25 million from severe drought and below-normal rainfall, with 8,000–9,000 jobs at risk over the next six to eight months.

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