Hidden crisis: Louisiana’s shrimping industry is quickly disappearing
In and around Southeast Louisiana, many of us like to think we know what shrimp that is wild caught and comes from the Gulf of Mexico tastes like. In this region where there’s always an emphasis on local products and businesses, there’s a certain pride in buying and eating shrimp that has been harvested by local fishermen and shrimpers. When we order shrimp at a local restaurant, we often assume it originated in the Gulf of Mexico and was caught by Louisiana shrimpers. Acy Cooper says that would be the wrong assumption. “They’re selling people a lie in New Orleans, and around the state. They’re selling them a lie because it’s all about money,” Cooper said. Podcast, >click to read< 09:05
Georgia is right there with you! The 8 state US Shrimpers Coalition is petitioning the Dept of Commerce and ITC to put a stop to Ecuador and other countries dumping by petitioning them to investigating trade violations. We are shrimpers representing shrimpers. No more processors or SSA claiming to represent us, just shrimp harvesters and dock owners demanding action to stop the floodgates of imports. If you are a shrimper or dock owner and want to be part of the petition, NOT supporting other people using your info and not representing you, GCFA or LSA, SCSA, TSA or SFA-Fl, MUCF or NCFA will be happy to send you a form to sign on with us.