Where the Heck is Marinduque?: Sources of Shrimps in the United States

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There are hundreds of tourists attractions in the Philippines. But as a lover of the Island of Marinduque (Home of the Morions and Heart of the Philippines), I am indeed partial to its beauty, charm and its friendly and hospitable residents. Therefore, help me achieve my dream of seeing this island becomes a world tourist destination, by telling all your friends and relatives about this site. Welcome, to you all, new readers and faithful followers of this site! The photo above is Poctoy White Beach in Torrijos, Marinduque with beautiful and majestic Mt Malindig in the background. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on infringing your copyrights.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Sources of Shrimps in the United States

This posting is inspired by my recent experiences of enjoying a Chili Shrimp Dinner at our in-house restaurant Newton's for three days in a week, last Holy Week, 2026. This week I had another Take Out Dinner Shrimp along with my left-over mango-tomato-okra saladfrom our Easter Sunday Dinner and finger-ling potatoes ( see photo below).

I got curious what Countries and US States are the source of this seafood delicacy that I enjoy very much. Here is the result of my search.
The top 6 suppliers accounted for 96% of all U.S. Shrimp Imports are:

Where is most shrimp caught in the US?

Most U.S. shrimp are caught in the Southeast from Texas to North Carolina. Three species—white shrimp, pink shrimp, and brown shrimp—make up the vast majority of the shrimp caught. Together, they are one of the most valuable fisheries in the region. The life history of shrimp makes them resilient to overfishing.

Which state has the most shrimp?

Louisiana led all Gulf states with 93.1 million pounds (up nearly 1% compared with 2016); followed by Texas, 75.4 million pounds (up more than 25%); Alabama, more than 24.4 million pounds (up 37%); Florida West Coast, 13.7 million pounds (up almost 33%); and Mississippi, over 10.2 million pounds (up 22%).

For complete details visit:

https://www.shrimpwelfareproject.org/the-shrimp-supply-chain

Besides shrimp, salmon is another sea food product that Newton's Restaurant served to us in abundance here at THD, There is now a total of 153+1 THD souls/residents as of this writing date based from our April 2025 phone book.

I talked to our Chef, Joel the other day on our ( Newton's) shrimp weekly consumption. Joel estimate ranged from 50-75 lbs/week. On the other hand our weekly consumption estimate for salmon and other fish products, chicken and beef are 80 lbs, 50 lbs and 100 lbs per week respectively.

Joel mention that he is planning to prepare a special fish dish soon. I ask him about Filipino food. Joel said he will prepare a special dish for us with a Filipino influence, herbs, sauces and origins. Looking forward to this dish. Thank you, Joel in advance!

Lastly, A Celebration of After the Easter Vigil-the Salubong( The Meeting), 2025 at St. Ferdinand Cathedral, Lucena—a powerful depiction of the triumph of the resurrection.

After the Easter Vigil, two processions met: the Risen Jesus and the Blessed Virgin. As the "angel" Mother's black veil of grief was removed, joy, hope, and faith erupted in the heart of the congregation.

Personal Note: The following photos were my Take Out Easter Sunday Brunch. Special in the Menu are the Prime Rib and the Peach Bellini. Kudos to Chef Joel Torres for the delicious Menu.

I had potato and fruit salads by the side along with the regular pastries and one hot dish.

My Peach Bellini taste like it was in Champagne instead of the Prosecco. But the peach was frozen and it was a very refreshing drink, very apropos for the brunch menu.

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ABOUT ME

I am a retired (Chemistry Team Leader from USFDA) Filipino-American who loves writing, gardening and photography. My wife (of 58 years) and I enjoy the snowbird lifestyle between the US and the Philippines. We have a small but very private beach resort( see above video) in the beautiful island of Marinduque, Philippines. I have several blog sites(ten), a personal blog, blogs about retiring in Marinduque and our beach resort and conference center-CHATEAU DU MER. I also write for www.squidoo.com now owned by HubPages.com

Marinduque: A Photogenic Province and Tourists Destination

Marinduque is a photoblogger dream. The province is endowed with unspoiled white sand beaches, pristine blue waters, fringing reefs, virgin coral reefs, coves, limestone caves, meandering rivers, mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls and streams, fabled sulfur and hot mineral springs,old churches and of course beautiful sunsets. The Internet is filled with photographs of the scenic beauty of this island not only from the local professional photographers but also from amateur photographers all over the world. The province has more than six big islands popular to beach lovers, scuba divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. It has Mt Malindig known to mountain climbers and hikers. It has Bathala and Tarug Caves popular to spelunkers and just curious seekers. In one of the eight caves of Bathala, there is a resident python, believed to be enchanted. If he shows himself when you visit the caves, it is suppose to bring you good luck.

Sunset over Tres Reyes Islands- Photo from panoramnio.com The nearest and most accessible islands from the capital town of Boac are the Tres Reyes Islands ( Islands of the Three Kings), Gaspar, Melchor and Baltazar in the town of Gasan. The local names are Laki, Pangkog and Man-nga ( see map above). These islands are located southwest of the mainland. The other three group of islands bigger in area and more populated are Polo, Maniwaya and Mongpong Islands. These are located in the Northeast part of the mainland in the town of Santa Cruz. Maniwaya's Polo Maria White Beach is being develop as an alternative to Boracay. There is a bigger island, Salamongue Island which is not as well known to the tourists and residents.. I really do not know the reason, but I believe it is not as accessible from the mainland . Moreover, it is not as developed( no electricity or running water) compared to the other islands.

One of the most popular white beach located in the mainland in the town of Torrijos is Poctoy White Beach. It is about a 70 minutes drive from downtown Boac. Poctoy White beach with Mt, Malindig as the background is the most photogenic and the most photographed scenery in the island.

Just late last year, the former Elephant Island in Lipata, Buenavista, owned privately, was renamed Bellarocca Resort Island and Spa. It has been converted to look like Santorini Island, Greece with buildings all painted in white sticking in the cliffs. From what I heard, this resort is one of the most expensive and luxurious resort in Southeast Asia. The cheapest room charges $300 per night excluding meals and other amenities. When I was in Marinduque last year, I met a few rich and famous Filipinos( businessmen, actors and actresses, TV personalities)) from Manila as well as Korean and Japanese tourists at Masiga Airport in Gasan on their way to the resort. From the resort advertisement, I know that the most expensive accommodation is a 3-bedroom villa with its own pool and jacussi charging about $ 800 per night without meals. Dong Ho, Oggie Ramos, Ferdz Decena, Allan Barredo, Sydney Snoeck and Dennis Villegas are some of the photographers that I know who have photo blogs about Marinduque. Their pictures are beautiful, unique and mesmerizing. It is worth your time to visit their photo blogs sites. Looking at their photographs of Marinduque, its Tradition and Culture will surely make you proud of the beauty of our island paradise.

Where the Heck is Marinduque?

Planning to Visit the Philippines Soon?

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Sources of Shrimps in the United States

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