Shrimp industry in Louisiana hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating effect on one of Louisiana’s lifeblood industries. With most restaurants closed, there is very little demand for fresh shrimp. Many shrimpers say they haven’t seen it this bad in decades. Sign up for our Newsletters In eastern St. Bernard Parish, shrimping is ingrained into the fabric of this close-knit fishing community. “The seafood market, that’s Louisiana. That’s what Louisiana is known for,…