May 5, 2020 — It’s been more than a month since President Donald Trump put aside $300 million in relief money for the fishing industry, and Maine delegates have sent several letters urging the president to quickly release that money.
With restaurants and trade opportunities limited, the head of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association says the current funding isn’t enough to cover all the expenses Maine fishermen face.
“In terms of lobster fishing we have a lot of expenses like fuel and bait,” Turner Family Lobster Company Owner Travis Turner said.
Travis Turner has lobstering in his blood, having grown up fishing with his father. He says it’s a job that’s especially tough to navigate through this pandemic.