This page is under further development. For now let's get started with some resources, basics and links...
STATE BY STATE SOURCES FOR AMERICAN SHRIMP!
Did you know that 85-90% of the shrimp consumed in the USA is from foreign sources with questionable environmental conditions? Shop for local shrimp - they taste better, are healthier and you will be supporting our fishermen!
THE HORRORS OF IMPORTED SHRIMP
SHRIMP MATH
1 lb of heads on shrimp = 10 ounces heads off shrimp
1 lb of unshelled shrimp = 10 ounces shelled shrimp
1 serving size (per person) = 8 ounces shelled, headless shrimp
See below for nutriional information 85 grams = 3 ounces
1 lb of unshelled shrimp = 10 ounces shelled shrimp
1 serving size (per person) = 8 ounces shelled, headless shrimp
See below for nutriional information 85 grams = 3 ounces
SIZES
SHRIMP TYPES
For more on shrimp types, packaging definitions and count description check out Wild American Shrimp's Shrimp Academy!
SHRIMP BOAT BASICS 101
HOW TO MEND A NET
HOW TO DE-VEIN SHRIMP
WHAT IS A "TED"?
LINKS
NOAA's Marine Forecast
NOAA's Tides & Currents
Texas Tide Charts
Pink Gold Rush - a wealth of information including the history, boats & shrimpers of Pink Gold
ShipBuildingHistory.com's list of small ship builders including records for DESCO & Landry Boat Works
Southern Shrimp Alliance
NOAA's Tides & Currents
Texas Tide Charts
Pink Gold Rush - a wealth of information including the history, boats & shrimpers of Pink Gold
ShipBuildingHistory.com's list of small ship builders including records for DESCO & Landry Boat Works
Southern Shrimp Alliance
