(c) GRN
There are numerous cultures that are have been heavily
influenced by or rely upon wetlands. In
the Gulf, a prominent culture that is often connected with wetlands is the
Cajun culture. Some Cajuns who live
along bayous and wetlands rely upon those wetlands for fishing, hunting, and
trapping. Cajun cuisine is based heavily
upon wetland dependent species such as shrimp and crawfish.
Numerous indigenous tribes in the Gulf of Mexico region are also closely connected with wetlands. In Louisiana,
loss of coastal wetlands has affected members of the United Houma Nation, many
of whom live in southern Louisiana. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is also
connected with the wetlands of South Florida in the Everglades
and Big Cypress regions. The Seminole’s
culture depends on healthy natural resources for fishing, hunting, and leading
nature tours.
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