Chris Voss

President, Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara

President, Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara

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Roughly 95% of commercially caught lobster in California is shipped to China, where customers are willing to pay premium prices.

Coronavirus threatens California lobster industry

Roughly 95% of commercially caught lobster in California is shipped to China, where customers are willing to pay premium prices.

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