They overcame the trauma of war, language barriers and prejudice to become successful shrimpers. But the decline of the industry in America is forcing them to consider other options.
The fate of the fishing industry in Florida’s Big Bend region felt uncertain after Hurricane Idalia wrecked boats and turned pristine waters dark and dirty.
A compromise built into the law ensures oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico for the next decade. Activists say the region has been “sacrificed” to fossil fuels.