By: Justin Miller
As Bubba Blue famously said in “Forrest Gump,” shrimp is the fruit of the sea. Whether you like it barbecued, boiled, broiled, baked or sautéed, this small creature sure makes a big impact in Alabama.
In 2022, Alabama’s commercial wild-shrimp landings totaled 24.28 million pounds, with a value of more than $52 million. Taryn Garlock, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System aquatic resources specialist, said the shrimp industry is a crucial component of the state’s coastal economy.
“In recent years, 80 percent of the state’s total commercial fisheries harvest was shrimp,” Garlock said. “Collectively, the Alabama seafood industry generated 6,971 jobs and sales impacts of $442.9 million in 2022.”
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