Shrimpers and crabbers eligible for more compensation from BP

Shrimpers and crabbers working in the Gulf of Mexico may be able to get more compensation because of the BP oil spill.

The Gulf oil spill claims czar Kenneth Feinberg announced Wednesday that it will double compensation payments for shrimpers and crabbers.

Until this week, shrimpers and crabbers were eligible for double their 2010 losses, but because of continued uncertainty about the impact of the oil spill on those fisheries, shrimpers and crabbers can now get 4 times their 2010 losses.

The changes recognize that there may be a greater economic impact on shrimpers and crabbers than on tourism-related businesses, something industry leaders have been complaining about for months.

If you would like to find out more about the changes you can find the release posted on the news page at oysterradio.com.

You can get more information about filing a claim with BP at gulfcoastclaimsfacility.com

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