Port Arthur shrimpers say coastal windfarms could harm industry [Video]

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur shrimpers are facing an uphill battle between cheaper imports and high fuel. Shrimpers say that the upcoming windfarm project along the Texas coast can be dangerous and harm aquatic life. 

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management say the windfarm project would be an effective means of alternative clean energy, but Port Arthur shrimpers say their industry will suffer. 

The Port Arthur Area Shrimpers Association say they are facing another factor that could harm their industry.

“Two planned windfarms right now, one is off the coast of Port Arthur, the other is off of Galveston,” said PAASA Secretary Tricia Kimball.

While Tricia and Kyle Kimball support clean and renewable energy initiatives, they say the proposed windfarms off our coast will …