Live Greenland Shrimp (Pandalus borealis)
Please note this is a live marine specimen.
The Greenland Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) is a cold-water shrimp species found in Maine’s deeper subtidal zones, living on soft, muddy bottoms at depths ranging from 16 to over 1,000 meters. Recognized for their delicate pink color and slender, translucent bodies, these shrimp are both scientifically significant and visually striking. They play an important ecological role in the Gulf of Maine food web and serve as excellent specimens for marine biology study, anatomy observation, or aquarium display. Sustainably collected during the colder months, each live shrimp is carefully dip-netted and shipped fresh for research or educational use.
Key Facts:
Common name: Greenland shrimp
Scientific name: Pandalus borealis
Locations: Muddy, subtidal substrate
Seasonality: Collected locally December – April
Color: Pink
Size: 2” – 4”
Collected: By dip net
Quantity: Sold by the each
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Live Greenland Shrimp (Pandalus borealis)
Please note this is a live marine specimen.
The Greenland Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) is a cold-water shrimp species found in Maine’s deeper subtidal zones, living on soft, muddy bottoms at depths ranging from 16 to over 1,000 meters. Recognized for their delicate pink color and slender, translucent bodies, these shrimp are both scientifically significant and visually striking. They play an important ecological role in the Gulf of Maine food web and serve as excellent specimens for marine biology study, anatomy observation, or aquarium display. Sustainably collected during the colder months, each live shrimp is carefully dip-netted and shipped fresh for research or educational use.
Key Facts:
Common name: Greenland shrimp
Scientific name: Pandalus borealis
Locations: Muddy, subtidal substrate
Seasonality: Collected locally December – April
Color: Pink
Size: 2” – 4”
Collected: By dip net
Quantity: Sold by the each
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Tidepool Tim says, “Whether it’s Pacific or Atlantic Ocean--this shrimp loves cold water! They’re only 2" - 4" long, shorter than their warm water relatives. Maine sees more “Greenland shrimp” than any other New England state. They’re been fished for food historically, but It’s important to keep in mind that their population is jeopardized by commercial fishing.”
