Empty Boats, Foreign Shrimp

The distinct flavors of Louisiana’s Gulf shrimp make them a favorite for families, but the industry that’s been putting these shellfish on tables is facing challenges that have been mounting for decades.

From declining profits to an aging fleet, this episode of LOUISIANA SPOTLIGHT goes on the front lines of the struggling shrimping industry to uncover its limiting factors and the latest technology being used to restore competitiveness, including DNA technology.