Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Gulf Shrimp Profile

Gulf Shrimp

1. Pink, white and brown shrimp live in Gulf; white and especially brown are most commonly harvested for human consumption
2. Larval and juvenile shrimp are important food for many marine and estuarine fish; shrimp recycle basic nutrients by feeding on organic matter and microorganisms in sediments
3. During early stages of life - eggs, larvae, maturing larvae, young juveniles - many chances to be exposed to oil

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