How will the oil spill affect the seafood we consume in the United States?
The Gulf oil spill has been environmentally and economically devastating. In terms of the seafood industry, about 80% of the seafood Americans consume is imported from overseas. Domestic seafood makes up approximately 20% of our consumption, and even then, a large part of this number is due to the fishing of Pollack in Alaska, not seafood from the Gulf. The Gulf oil spill only impacts a very small percentage of what we eat, so it is unlikely that we will experience a shortage of fish in the U.S. Will there be price gauging? There will always be people who try to take advantage in consumers in a crisis situation. However, as I mentioned above, I do not think there will be a shortage of seafood, due to the fact that the vast majority of the United State’s seafood comes from other countries. Perhaps there will be a slight bump in price of shrimp from the Gulf, but across the board, it is doubtful that prices will increase significantly, if at all. How do you ensure the seafood you’re cons
