LOUISIANA SHRIMP COALITION
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Uniting shrimpers and communities to defend Louisiana's wild-caught shrimp industry.

Our Mission is to uplift and protect Louisiana's commercial shrimp harvesters, coastal families, and working waterfronts through community support, disaster relief, and strong industry advocacy. We defend wild-caught Louisiana shrimp, preserve the culture and heritage of our fishing communities, and fight for fair, transparent policies that strengthen the Gulf Coast seafood industry. Our mission is to help local shrimpers thrive, safeguard our coastal way of life, and keep Louisiana's wild-caught seafood strong for generations to come.

The Louisiana Shrimp Coalition works hand-in-hand with the Louisiana Shrimp Association to protect our wild-caught shrimp industry, support coastal families, and advocate for fair, transparent policies across the Gulf. To explore the full scope of our joint advocacy, community programs, and industry leadership, we invite you to visit the Louisiana Shrimp Association website. Together, LSC and LSA fight for the future of Louisiana shrimpers, strengthen our coastal communities, and preserve the heritage that defines our way of life.



  • ABOUT US

    The Louisiana Shrimp Coalition is a community-driven organization dedicated to supporting the men and women who harvest wild-caught Louisiana shrimp. We provide direct assistance to shrimpers and their families, respond to disasters that impact our coastal communities, and work alongside industry partners to secure fair markets and honest science. Rooted in Louisiana's fishing heritage, the Coalition serves as a voice for local shrimpers and a bridge between coastal families, policymakers, and the public.



  • Our Fishermen

    Louisiana's shrimp fishermen are the backbone of our coastal communities, generations of hardworking men and women who rise before daylight, work the tides, and harvest the wild-caught seafood that feeds America. Their knowledge comes from a lifetime on the water, passed down through families who have built their lives around the Gulf. They face storms, rising costs, unfair foreign competition, and unpredictable seasons, yet they continue to work with pride, resilience, and deep respect for the waters that sustain us all. Their dedication keeps Louisiana's seafood heritage alive, supports local economies, and preserves a way of life found nowhere else in the world.



  • Our Industry

    Louisiana's shrimp industry is a generations old economic engine built on wildcaught Gulf shrimp and the coastal families who harvest them. It supports 15,000 jobs and contributes about $1.3 billion each year to Louisiana's economy, making it one of the state's most important working waterfront industries. Even as cheap foreign imports now supply roughly 90% of shrimp eaten in the U.S. and drive down prices for local harvesters, Louisiana shrimpers continue to deliver a product known for its quality, heritage, and deep connection to the Gulf.