Coronavirus: ‘severe shock’ to UK fishing as markets dry up

But some consumers might see bargains and marine life could recover if crisis goes on

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The coronavirus outbreak has hit British fishers with a "very severe shock" as demand from export markets and the domestic restaurant trade has dried up.

The UK exports about 70% of its catch to Europe and Asia but imports most of what British consumers eat. Fishing leaders said catches of normally expensive seafood such as Dover sole and lobster may now end up in fishmongers at bargain prices.