Share this Story: Louisiana shrimpers 'try and survive' after Ida sinks boats, destroys homesLouisiana shrimpers 'try and survive' after Ida sinks boats, destroys homesArticle content GOLDEN MEADOW — Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana shrimp towns right at the start of shrimp season, destroying homes, sinking boats and threatening the livelihoods of local shrimpers. Try refreshing your browser, or Louisiana shrimpers 'try and survive' after Ida sinks boats, destroys homes Back to video The industry had already suffered lower seafood demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. “We’re just gonna try and survive.” Plaisance said local shrimpers lost 65%-70% of their revenue in 2020 as the pandemic shut restaurants. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post August 31, 2021 21:45 UTC