America’s Shrimp Gluttony Is Bad for the Planet and Maybe Worse for Human Health

Easy access to shrimp isn’t worth it

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Not so long ago, most Americans regarded shrimp as a delicacy. While residents of Louisiana and other Gulf Coast states enjoyed seasonal access to abundant quantities of locally harvested shrimp — and so could indulge in shrimp-loaded dishes like gumbo and po’ boys —…