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The viability of Louisiana shrimping is at its tipping point.
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.
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Empty Boats, Foreign Shrimp | Preview
Preview: Episode 13 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipThe distinct flavors of Louisiana's Gulf shrimp make them a favorite for families.
You can't beat the smell of fresh Gulf trout.
But the viability of shrimping is at its tipping point.
We're starting to see the writing on the wall.
People are beginning to understand where we are with this industry and to lose it.
It's not coming back from declining profits to an aging fleet.
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