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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!     


      Alabama

      Florida

      ​Georgia

      Louisiana 

      Mississippi

      North Carolina 

      South Carolina

      Texas
      
​      Virginia
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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

SIZES
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SHRIMP  TYPES
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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

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