A COVID-inspired Shellfish Market in Wellfleet Creates Community Connections and Helps the Industry
The pandemic has hit shellfishermen hard. Revenues for oysters in particular are down—as much as 50 percent in 2020—mostly because of restaurant closures. That’s been a challenge for small growers in places like Wellfleet, where oysters are far and away the biggest fishery.
A COVID-inspired Shellfish Market in Wellfleet Creates Community Connections and Helps the Industry
The pandemic has hit shellfishermen hard. Revenues for oysters in particular are down—as much as 50 percent in 2020—mostly because of restaurant closures. That’s been a challenge for small growers in places like Wellfleet, where oysters are far and away the biggest fishery.