With a reputation for great times and premium American seafood, the legacy of the country’s great seafood belongs to the Gulf Coast. Comprised of five states, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, Gulf Coast Seafood has been providing fishermen, grocers, chefs, foodies and many others with not only great food and good times, but also an economic engine that powers the entire region. High in demand, the Gulf Coast produces 70% of the nation’s oysters, 69% of domestic shrimp and is a leading producer of domestic hard and soft-shell blue crabs. And as pioneers in many commercial fishing practices, Gulf Coast Seafood’s taste profile is superior because of the nutrient-rich environment found in the Gulf.