Can N.J. fishermen survive the high cost of fuel?
Will the crushing cost of diesel fuel sink fishermen at the Jersey Shore? The cost of diesel has spiked more than 67% since this time of year last season, and fishermen say it's pushing them to the brink. They can do everything right, spend long days at sea, fill their boats with fish or lobster and still struggle to make a profit. While operating costs keep rising, the prices they're paid for their catch haven't kept pace. Now, many fishermen in New Jersey and across the country are asking how much longer they can afford to stay in the industry they've spent their lives building.
(Video by Andre Malok)
Video Summary
AI GeneratedCommercial fishermen, particularly along the Jersey Shore, are facing a financial crisis due to skyrocketing diesel fuel costs. With fuel prices increasing by 67% over the last season, many fishers are barely breaking even or operating at a loss, threatening the survival of a multi-generational industry and the broader seafood supply chain.