Pandemic has taken a bite out of seafood trade, consumption in U.S.

Published 2020년 11월 23일

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The seafood industry in the U.S. has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with significant decreases in imports, exports, and certain fish catches. The reliance on restaurant sales has also contributed to the industry's decline. However, shifts towards local seafood delivery and home cooking have aided in mitigating the effects. The study suggests that domestic consumer interest in fresh seafood could aid in the industry's recovery, by shortening the supply chain and focusing on local markets. The article highlights the severe impact on specific fisheries, such as Maine's monkfish and Alaska's halibut, and calls for more government relief.

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The coronavirus pandemic has hurt the U.S. seafood industry due to a precipitous fall in imports and exports and a drop in catch of some species. Those are the findings of a group of scientists who sought to quantify the damage of the pandemic on America's seafood business, which has also suffered in part because of its reliance on restaurant sales. Consumer demand for seafood at restaurants dropped by more than 70% during the early months of the pandemic, according to the scientists, who published their findings recently in the scientific journal Fish and Fisheries.Imports fell about 37% and exports about 43% over the first nine months of the year compared to 2019, the study said. The economic impact has been felt most severely in states that rely heavily on the ...

Source: Phys