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Along with October, May is one of the most densely packed months of the year. It's before the summer humidity and the last whole month of the school year. The weather is warming in t...
The solstice on the 20th marks the onset of summer (Northern Hemisphere) or winter (Southern Hemisphere). Many people, particularly in Europe, North America and Asia, will be embarking o...
Spring has sprung in the north, and the first hints of Autumn are on the horizon in the south. April is the month spring (or fall) gets underway, and it is filled with religious celebrations, including the Mu...
National Shrimp Day focuses on eating shrimp, but it is also an opportunity to consider the environmental impact of pollution, including oil spills, on the habitat of shrimp and the effect it has on the lives of those who make their living shrimping.
Since the Deep Water Horizon oil spill in 2010, the Gulf Coast states producing American Shrimp have been struggling. Increased competition from South America and Asia and the destruction of the natural habitat have placed many shrimpers in dire financial situations. The habitat and the industry are slowly returning to normal due to the efforts of many in several states.
Today is an opportunity to eat this beloved form of seafood and contemplate the effect of our activities and humans on the natural resources we need to survive.
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