ABOVEÂ David Teichert-Coddington takes advantage of the salty tinge of the Eutaw Aquifer to grow shrimp in 22 ponds on his property near Demopolis. Photos by Art Meripol The soothing sounds of gentle waves cannot be heard in the tiny western Alabama town of Boligee. The Gulf Coast, with its balmy breezes and sandy beaches, lies…
Trailblazer of U.S. Shrimp Farming
Aquaculturist David Teichert-Coddington worked out a formula for inland shrimp farming. Just as tough was coming up with a marketing formula, which now includes local restaurants, Whole Foods and Western Supermarkets.
