Lawmakers, Coastal Shrimpers Battle to Become Significant Again
For nearly a century, shrimping along the Gulf Coast has been a business that comes with rich history and economic importance.
But in recent years, domestic shrimping along the coast has seen a significant downturn in production. Foreign shrimp imports have greatly impacted the industry in the United States, driving market prices for shrimp sourced in the U.S. down.
In the mid-to-late-1900s, the domestic shrimping industry in Texas was strong with commercial shrimp accounting for approximately 95 percent of the value of seafood coming into the state in...
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