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A fisherman in Rhode Island caught a 4 clawed mutant lobster. Normally, the fisherman said, he returns lobsters to the ocean if they "look at him funny", and this lobster was no exception. After a day of showing off the mutant creature that had fully functional extra limbs, she was placed back into the deep blue sea.A fisherman in Rhode Island caught a 4 clawed mutant lobster. Normally, the fisherman... more
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The seafood industry- shrimping, crabbing and oystering- is not only the basis of the economy for many bayou communities in South Louisiana, it is a way of life. In part two of "We Didn't Dodge The Bullet" we look at the impact the loss of this industry is having on South Louisiana, as well as the causes of this loss- primarily competition from foreign imports and government neglect.
"We Didn't Dodge The Bullet" is a series on the difficulties residents of bayou communities in South Louisiana are having recovering from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.The seafood industry- shrimping, crabbing and oystering- is not only the basis of the... more
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This series explores the struggles of Cajun and Native American peoples in South Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, with a focus on the long-term difficulties of maintaining community and traditional ways of life in the face of disappearing land and a dying seafood industry.
Part I is an overview of the story, including the impact of recent hurricanes.This series explores the struggles of Cajun and Native American peoples in South... more
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After Hurricane Ike, most Americans have forgotten about Louisiana. But let us show you, these devastating storms have threatened the livelihood and very existence of Louisiana's fragile unique cultures, who teeter on utter extinction. Watch the faces and hear the desperate pleas of endangered American cultures. Learn how you can help.
• The immediate damage from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
• Coastal erosion and land loss plays out against human annihilation
• Louisiana’s struggling seafood industry sinks into oblivion
• The role of the oil and gas industry and America's dangerous priorities
• Threats to Cajun and Native American cultures in South Louisiana
After Hurricane Ike, most Americans have forgotten about Louisiana. But let us... more
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