Answering a Craving for Wild-Caught Georgia Shrimp While the Industry Struggles to Stay Viable

This week, Scott's speaking with Bryan Fluech, Associate Director for the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. He is based In Brunswick and well versed in all things aquaculture for Georgia, especially the shrimping industry. The state wild-caught shrimping season is set to begin on or around June 10, which allows shrimpers to fish within three miles off the Georgia coast. While that's a welcome development, there are fewer Georgia shrimp boats than ever. We talk about how cheaper, imported shrimp can flood the market and edge out the local captains who can't afford to compete, despite having what many consider to be a superior product.