Introduction

     I chose this topic because I’m concerned the invasion of the Asian Tiger Shrimp on the native
shrimp population in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic Coast. Originally, I’m from New
Orleans, Louisiana and an avid seafood lover, especially shrimp. This topic is important because
the Asian tiger shrimp can have unknown and devastating consequences to the native shrimp
population.  My concern is that the tiger shrimp may have a devastating effect on the eco-system
and substantially reduce the native shrimp population in years to come.