Brown shrimp sustainability varies depending on the specific region and fishery management practices. Populations of brown shrimp can fluctuate, and their sustainability status is closely monitored. Wild-caught brown shrimp are typically harvested using trawling methods, which can have impacts on the seafloor and bycatch of other species. Efforts are being made to improve trawling practices and reduce bycatch. Fish farming of brown shrimp, also known as shrimp aquaculture, is practiced in some regions but can have environmental concerns, such as water pollution and disease management.