Coronavirus hits Torres Strait`s traditional fishers as rock lobster market hits rock bottom
(The Guardian China)

China´s ban on live seafood imports has taken a huge toll on island communities at a time when crayfish are at their most bountifulJanuary and February are usually the busiest time of year for longtime Torres Strait fisherman Boggo Billy.Ordinarily, just before dawn or dusk, he would navigate out in a dinghy from his home on Warraber, a 37-hectare island between the top of Cape York and the southern coast of Papua New Guinea, which is home to around 250 people. Related: Coronavirus fallout could leave Australian tourism and retail sectors in the doldrums Continue reading...