About
Our Mission
Shrimp Aid is a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting shrimpers and preserving the US wild-caught seafood industry. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, we aim to protect this vital livelihood and promote responsible harvesting practices for a bountiful future.
SHrimp Aid Areas of action
Consulting
Shrimp Aid is dedicated to protecting the future of the U.S. wild-caught seafood industry through advocacy, education, and community engagement. We work in collaboration with local shrimpers, restaurants and festivals to promote the serving of domestic shrimp, collaborate with policymakers to advocate for shrimpers' rights, and educate the public on key legislation like Act 148. Our efforts culminate in LA Shrimp Fest, our annual music festival celebrating shrimpers and their vital role in our coastal communities.
Education + Advocacy
Shrimp Aid is committed to informing the public about the crisis facing our local shrimpers. Many don’t realize that the problem isn’t a shortage of shrimp—our waters are full, and our seafood is safe to eat. The real issue is that cheap imported shrimp is flooding the market, pushing local shrimpers out of business. If we don’t act now, we won’t have any shrimpers left to save. We work to raise awareness about this growing threat to Gulf fisheries and advocate for policies that protect the livelihoods of those who rely on our waters.
Louisiana Shrimp Festival
The Louisiana Shrimp Festival is a key part of Shrimp Aid’s mission, combining live music, great food, and advocacy to support local shrimpers. Held annually in New Orleans, it raises awareness of the challenges facing our industry while celebrating wild-caught seafood. After a successful 2024 debut, the festival returns October 18-19, 2025, at The Broadsider, featuring local musicians, expert panels, and 100% U.S. wild-caught shrimp.
Connecting Shrimpers to Consumers
Despite our proximity to fishing communities, buying fresh, wild-caught shrimp directly from shrimpers isn’t as easy as it should be. Shrimp Aid is working to change that by creating better connections between locals and shrimpers, ensuring that fresh, local seafood remains a part of our culture and daily lives.
Thank you to our partners for your ongoing support
Thank you photographers and videographers: Margaret Crosby, Hennen Payne, Emma Reid and Robert Skrmetta for donating imagery to Shrimp Aid.
Be a Part of the Change
Join us in sustaining the future of wild-caught seafood and our way of life.