The distinct flavors of Louisiana’s Gulf shrimp make them a favorite on family tables, but the industry behind them is facing mounting challenges, with many boats now sitting idle along the coast.
Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) examines how we got here and what may lie ahead with the premiere of LOUISIANA SPOTLIGHT: EMPTY BOATS, FOREIGN SHRIMP, airing Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 PM on LPB’s statewide network and on WLAE in New Orleans.
The viability of shrimping is reaching a critical point. An influx of imported shrimp has steadily driven down the value of the local catch, leaving shrimpers struggling to stay afloat. In an industry once passed down through generations, even finding deckhands has become difficult…