The global shrimp farming industry has been accused of human rights violations and destroying the environment.
These U.S. farmers are turning the tide.
The drive through Triple J Farms outside St. Louis, Missouri, is pretty much what you’d expect.
Courtesy of Rural Missouri
The operation is about as under the radar as it gets.
(As of publication, they are currently open to the public for orders without the wait.)
Clearly, his small-scale tactics are having a big impact.
Jeff Howell
Even with our closed sign, they still show up."
It’s a business model that feels more necessary than novel, as oceans across the world become overfished.
“So if we’re going to expand the seafood supply, aquaculture will be the only way.”
david brune, PH.D.
We cannot increase our harvest from the ocean.
So if we’re going to expand the seafood supply, aquaculture is the only way.
This growth has sometimes come with a steep cost.
Ocean advocacy organizationOceanasays farms built in these vital ecosystems havedestroyed natural habitats for birds, mammals and fish.
And most, if not all, do not use chemicals or antibiotics."
But for most consumers, price plays a big role in purchasing decisions.
Buying local is an important consideration, but not everyone will be able to afford these shrimp.
