Delayed shrimping season begins

Shrimping season has finally begun in South Carolina, after a delayed start from a prolonged winter. The Department of Natural Resources made the decision to start the season two weeks later than normal because of effects the cold weather has on the white shrimp population.

The Post and Courier of Charleston reports DNR spokesman Larry DeLancey says the season looks more promising now than it did earlier this year. Local seafood salesman say, so far, business is looking good. Along with the cold weather, the Gulf Coast oil spill has also raised concerns among shrimpers. However, the South Carolina Seafood Alliance says clean seafood is available from the Gulf.