Southern Shrimp Alliance

06/24/2026

You ask where your steak comes from.
You ask where your produce is grown.
Why shouldn't you know where your shrimp comes from?
Consumers deserve transparency and the ability to make informed choices about the seafood they eat.
Truth belongs on the menu.
Ask questions.
Know your shrimp.
Support American fishermen.

06/24/2026

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Planning for the 69th Annual Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival is officially underway for March 13–14, 2027! 🌊

For generations, this beloved tradition has brought together fresh "Pink Gold" seafood, local businesses, live entertainment, and community spirit right here on the beach. We are thrilled to share this journey with you over the coming months as we prep for our biggest year yet! 🍤️

🏝️Have you ever attended the Shrimp Festival? Drop a comment below!

👇Learn more about our heritage here: fortmyersbeachshrimpfestival.com/history

06/22/2026

For generations, sh*****ng has been more than a job. It's a way of life built on hard work, resilience, and pride. It feeds Americans.
The future of our industry depends on the next generation—young men and women willing to learn the trade, embrace the challenges, and carry these traditions forward.
Help us find the next generation to take the helm.

06/22/2026

Why does the National Defense Authorization Act matter to shrimpers?

Because it could determine whether taxpayer dollars support American fishermen or foreign seafood suppliers.

The FY2027 NDAA includes provisions to strengthen Buy American seafood requirements, prohibit Chinese seafood from military supply chains, combat illegal fishing, and improve trade transparency.

SSA is closely following these developments and advocating for policies that put American seafood first. Read more: https://shrimpalliance.com/h-r-8800-why-the-national-defense-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year-2027-matters-for-the-u-s-shrimp-industry/

06/21/2026

For generations, fishermen have passed down more than boats and nets—they've passed down a way of life.
This Father's Day, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who taught the next generation the value of hard work, perseverance, and pride in providing for their families and communities.
Happy Father's Day to all the sh*****ng dads keeping our industry strong. ⚓🦐

06/19/2026

What does the weather in the Pacific Ocean have to do with the shrimp harvested in the Gulf of America and South Atlantic?
More than you might think.
Climate patterns like El Niño can influence rainfall, estuary conditions, hurricane activity, and ultimately the environment where shrimp grow and thrive.
While every year is different, shrimpers closely monitor these weather patterns because what happens thousands of miles away can have real impacts on America's fishing communities.
Have you ever heard of El Niño before?

06/17/2026

When you become a member of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, you're helping support the hardworking men and women of America's shrimp industry and the advocacy work that moves them forward.
As a token of our appreciation:
👕 Voting Members receive an SSA t-shirt
🧢 Supporting Members receive an SSA hat
It's our way of saying thank you for being part of the effort to protect and promote U.S. wild-caught shrimp.
Join today and wear your support proudly.
🔗https://shrimpalliance.com/join-us/apply-online/

06/16/2026

From the White House to Capitol Hill, the first half of June was busy for American shrimpers.
🦐 SSA represented the industry in the Oval Office
🦐 New legislation advanced to combat IUU fishing and improve shrimp traceability
🦐 Record media reach helped tell the story of hardworking U.S. shrimpers
🦐 Congress continued investing in programs that support American fishermen
Representation matters. Advocacy matters. And together, we're making sure the voices of American shrimpers are heard.
Catch up on all the latest news affecting our industry in this Mid-June Recap.

06/15/2026

🦐 Shrimp season is here. America's shrimpers are back on the water.
This work has never been easy. High fuel costs and a market flooded with unfairly traded imports make it harder than ever. But this industry was built on grit and love feeding America.
What they bring back can't be replicated: diverse species of U.S. wild-caught shrimp, with the flavor and crisp bite that only comes from our natural waters. Its an American seafood that upholds the highest standards for sustainability, food safety, and labor — and keeps coastal communities alive.
This season, make your choices count. Ask for U.S. wild-caught shrimp. 🇺🇸

06/14/2026

Around here, summer means gathering around a shrimp boil with family, friends, and plenty of U.S. wild-caught shrimp.
What's one thing every shrimp boil needs?
👇 Fill in the blank.