Throughout Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia, early in the mornings and late in the afternoons, you will see shrimp boats in the waters that surround Glynn County. Brunswick was once called "The Shrimp Capital of the World".
The photo above was taken on Jekyll Island looking across the waterways with the Sidney Lanier Bridge showing in the background. Shrimp are harvested along the coast of Georgia in amounts from 4 1/2 to 9 1/2 million pounds per year making it the most harvested seafood.
There is a great way to learn about the shrimping industry while taking a 2 hour tour on The Lady Jane, a shrimp boat that has been refurbished for the comfort of 49 passengers to be able to experience shrimping first hand. On this cruise, you will see the historic Marshes of Glynn, the Turtle River and Saint Simons Island sound while learning about the eco system. Captain Credle will explain the history of shrimping and the area while having a chance to see dolphin, crabs, shark, seagulls, stingrays, squid, egrets and so much more. And if that isn't enough, you are served fresh shrimp caught and cooked while you are on board.
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Julie, it was nice to learn about Brunswick and the shrimping industry. Until a few years ago I did not like shrimp, my visiting brother-in-law prepared them to perfection, and now I can't get enough.:)