Fishermen, Small Seafood Businesses Seek More Federal COVID-19 Relief
By Steve Bittenbender
SeafoodSource
More than 200 independent fishermen, seafood businesses, and their advocates sent a letter on 4 May to members of the Trump administration and key congressional leaders urging them to help the struggling industry, and make them aware of the plight smaller ventures face due to the COVID-19 crisis.
“We’re seeing thousands of independent fishermen suddenly on the brink of losing their homes and boats as a result of COVID-19. We’re not asking for a handout. We’re asking for a lifeboat to carry us through the economic turmoil so that we can continue to work hard and help feed millions of people, including our own families,” Louisiana shrimper Lance Nacio said in a statement accompanying the letter.