Valley Shrimping Industry Struggles While Waiting for Visas

A Brownsville shrimp boat owner said he’s losing thousands of dollars every day in the industry. Carlton Reyes is in his 48th shrimping season. Every year, he said he searches for workers to bring in what often adds up to thousands of pounds of shrimp daily. Now, he is waiting for a group of Mexican workers he has had for years. The White House administration held up the H2B visas until last week. Reyes said it’s a difficult job and having to rely on inexperienced workers can be a problem.  “I had a boat at the dock this morning that came in because the two guys we took out as deckhands quit,” he said. “So now we’re trying to find someone to go back out.” video, click here to read the story 09:44

One Response to Valley Shrimping Industry Struggles While Waiting for Visas

  1. Elizabeth Loftin Hunter says:

    They need to get up with my son, Michael Hunter, he is the best deck hand on the water, theyll ever get !!!
    I dont hv his number, but hes at 2385 Temples Point Rd Harlow N.C. ( hes saved many a Capt his boat , meeting the needs $$$$ ) !!!

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