Shrimp Bed News Today

Shrimp bed just off deer island, mississippi. he lowers his net and raises his hope for a good sample. richardson says conditions are perfect for shrimp to grow but worries any oil in these waters could put the season in jeopardy. >> its kind of like a garden out there for them to grow. >> reporter: pristine conditions make pristine shrimp? >> yes, exactly. >> reporter: how does this guy look, pretty healthy? >> yeah, all he needs is some batter on him. >> reporter: fishermen arent the only ones...

This deep. >> for louisiana, this is a marathon not a sprint. capping the leak, cleaning up the oil and repairing the damage to the wetlands. >> reporter: a sheen of thin oil has been spotted around louisianas barrier island; specifically, the chandelier islands. an area that can only be reached by boat. each day the oil is inching closer to back water and canals inland where the fish spawn and shrimp bed. earlier this week, work began on permanent solution, involving drilling a second relief we...

This deep. >> for louisiana, this is a marathon not a sprint. capping the leak, cleaning up the oil and repairing the damage to the wetlands. >> reporter: a sheen of thin oil has been spotted around louisianas barrier island; specifically, the chandelier islands. an area that can only be reached by boat. each day the oil is inching closer to back water and canals inland where the fish spawn and shrimp bed. earlier this week, work began on permanent solution, involving drilling a second relief we...