Maryland Shrimp? A Select Group of Watermen Will Catch Them for the First Time this Fall.
September 27, 2023 | 1 min to read
This fall, Sonny Gwin and a group of Maryland watermen will embark on a new venture, trawling the coast of Ocean City for shrimp, a result of changing marine conditions due to climate change. This marks the first time a small team will be permitted to catch and sell shrimp from Maryland's waters as part of an innovative pilot program, tapping into new opportunities for local fisheries.
This fall, Sonny Gwin and a few other Maryland watermen will trawl the coast of Ocean City for a new bounty: shrimp.
Thanks, climate change. Pass the cocktail sauce.
For the first time, a small group will be allowed to catch and sell the crustaceans from Maryland waters, as part of a pilot program.
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