Louisiana Seafood Industry Says Adequate Federal Help is Needed as the Pandemic Persists

August 7, 2020 Sabrina Wilson, WVUE

People working in Louisiana’s seafood industry and their advocates hope Congress treats fishermen better when it passes the latest COVID-19 aid package.

Campaign to Help Wholesale Dealers Find Louisiana Seafood Business

A new initiative has been launched in an effort to help wholesale businesses as well as fishermen and processors connect with consumers looking to buy Louisiana seafood.

Initial Survey Results Released on Louisiana Seafood Industry’s Future

August 26, 2019 Halle Parker, Daily Comet

Preliminary results from a state initiative to gather input from commercial fishermen painted a picture of a struggling but resilient industry searching for a solution.

Louisiana Seafood Industry Hurting Due to High Amounts of Fresh Water Pouring Into the Gulf

June 18, 2019 Austin Kemker, WAFB

The fresh water pouring from the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico is creating conditions that aren’t livable for the wildlife there.