The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research recommends that the catch quota for cold-water shrimp in the Barents Sea should not exceed 83,000 tons.

Compared to the quota recommendations of previous years, this year's recommended values have been significantly reduced, but they only show a moderate decrease compared to the actual catch volume. The catch quota recommendations for 2026 have been reduced primarily due to the high catch volume in 2024, which has led to a decrease in the cold-water shrimp population. The Institute of Marine Research (HI) in Norway stated that the population estimation data from the 2025 ecosystem science expedition showed that the cold-water shrimp population is at its lowest since the start of the survey series in 2004. In addition to the observed decrease in population, there is also high uncertainty in the population assessment results, which is one of the reasons for proposing more cautious recommendations. Despite the decrease in the estimated values, researchers emphasize that the cold-water shrimp population remains healthy. The Institute of Marine Research (HI) is responsible for providing catch quota recommendations for the cold-water shrimp in the Barents Sea, but currently, there is no shared total quota or formal management plan for this population. The fishery is primarily conducted by Norway, Russia, and the European Union. In Norway, the cold-water shrimp fishery is partly managed through bycatch limits and fishing gear technology restrictions, rather than a fixed quota system.