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Young Barataria Crabber Won’t Give Up on Fishing, No Matter What

Young Barataria Crabber Won’t Give Up on Fishing, No Matter What

A large majority of Louisiana’s crabs comes from the waters of the Barataria Estuary, situated between the Mississippi River and Bayou Lafourche.  Scott Sugasti has been on those waters working his traps since an early age, and as one of the younger crabbers on the bayou he knows hard work is the key to success.  Since Hurricane Ida he has had to work harder at avoiding numerous pitfalls the storm has caused for local fishermen.

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Chris Ronquille Struggles To Get Lafitte Crab Dock Back in Business After Ida

Chris Ronquille Struggles To Get Lafitte Crab Dock Back in Business After Ida

Trapped between Bayou Barataria and The Pen, a lake known for great sport fishing, the docks of Chris Seafood have for more than 50-years been filled with crab boats hugging its piers.  That was until Hurricane Ida changed everything for owner Chris Ronquille.

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Certified Seafood: Going deep with Audubon G.U.L.F.

Certified Seafood: Going deep with Audubon G.U.L.F.

Labels. They remind us to sort 100% cotton shirts from polyester blends, and warn about excessive calories in our snacks. So what sort of information can labels provide consumers who want to navigate the world of sustainable seafood? “The devil is in the details,” said Jim Gossen, founder of Louisiana Seafoods, a respected seafood buyer […]

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