20:43 GMT, Tuesday, 7 October 2008 21:43 UK
Rain affecting Morecambe shrimps
Fishing communities in the north-west of England are blaming unusually heavy rainfall for a reduced catch of shrimp.
Excess fresh water running into Morecambe Bay has diluted the sea water, making it less salty.
Marine experts have confirmed it is one of a possible number of reasons for the reduced haul of the seafood.
This August was the fifth wettest on record in the UK, with 139.8mm (5.5in) of rain falling, causing widespread problems and affecting tourism.
The tourism industry in Devon and Cornwall is estimated to have lost £200m by September of this year because of bad weather.
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