Shrimp FAQ
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fwwuser
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last modified
2008-05-22 18:52
Frequently Asked Questions About Shrimp
What kind of shrimp should I eat?
We
encourage you to seek out local, wild shrimp. Shrimp from the coasts of
Maine, North Carolina and
the west coast, as well as the Gulf of
Mexico, are the best choices. Unfortunately, nearly 90% of the shrimp
that Americans eat is imported and most likely farm raised from
countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Honduras. Furthermore, wild US
shrimpers, especially from the Gulf of Mexico are struggling to keep
afloat, due to the flood of cheap imported farm raised shrimp. In the
US, new inland shrimp farms are popping up with the goal to be organic.
Food & Water Watch visited one such farm. Click here here to read about
the visit.
If you see U.S. farmed shrimp, that is a good alternative to
imported shrimp.
Who are the top producers of farmed shrimp?
Brazil, China, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Who are the top importers of farmed shrimp?
United States, Japan, and the European Union.
What percentage of shrimp eaten in the U.S. is imported?
Nearly 90%!