Some news we’re following, including three stories on shrimpers in Texas: TX Shrimper Continues Long-Running Fight Against Petrochemical Pollution Inside Climate News features lifelong shrimper and environmental advocate Diane Wilson, …
What’s at Stake as Apalachicola Bay’s Oyster Farm Reopens
This feature story from Civil Eats centers on Apalachicola, Florida, a coastal oyster town where residents are working to care for their bay, restore its ecosystem, and protect a way …
Civil Eats Spotlights the Fight to Sustain Louisiana Shrimping
Pictured above: Fifth-generation shrimper Zack Campo holds his daughter, Ella, aboard his family’s boat in Shell Beach, Louisiana. Campo is one of the youngest shrimpers operating in the area. Photo …
Judge Halts Blanket Approval for Gulf Fish Farms Off Sarasota Coast
This story from WUWF spotlights a federal judge’s decision to strike down a nationwide permit that would have fast-tracked offshore fish farms like Ocean Era’s proposed project off of Florida’s …
NYT Report: DNA Tests Expose Widespread Shrimp Fraud in the Gulf Coast
A New York Times investigative report dives deep into the rampant mislabeling of shrimp in U.S. restaurants and festivals — especially along the Gulf Coast. Despite décor and menus that …