Tests show some OBX restaurants are not selling locally-caught shrimp

Seafood lovers heading to the Outer Banks may be in for a surprise: a recent investigation by Texas-based SeaD Consulting found that nearly half of the restaurants tested were serving shrimp that didn't come from local waters. DNA tests revealed that 11 out of 22 establishments were selling shrimp that weren't American wild-caught, which could mean mislabeling or even imported shrimp being passed off as local delicacies. This raises questions about food authenticity and the importance of supporting local fisheries, underscoring the need for stricter oversight and consumer awareness.