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Cape Cod lobsters are shipped all over the world. Some are trucked up to Canada for processing – others become meals for a growing Chinese market.
A couple in Sandwich sees lobstermen getting lost in the shuffle – so they’re working to take back control of their destiny.
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Cape Cod lobsters are shipped all over the world. Some are trucked up to Canada for processing – others become meals for a growing Chinese market.
A couple in Sandwich sees lobstermen getting lost in the shuffle – so they’re working to take back control of their destiny.
Transcript
When you’re a lobsterman, there are all kinds of ways to lose money. Rob Martin is repairing his boat. It’s 40 feet long, with a small cabin in front, and big flat working deck in back – like a huge pickup truck on the water.
[marina ambi]
The engine died two weeks ago. Rob and his mechanic are perched over it with a blowtorch. If the repair works, he’ll be back on the water tomorrow.
[start blowtorch sound]
[rob] – I hope so, yeah […] knock on wood [knocking]
Rob needs to be out fishing as much as possible at this time of year – to get him through the winter – and pay for the new engine. He’s been losing sleep.
[rob] - My daughter already reminded me how many days there are till Christmas – she’s already excited about that – I’ve gotta start my Christmas shopping.
[rob] – I’m still in summer mode [blowtorch off] now it’s almost the middle of November so we’ll see what happens....
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INTRO:Cape Cod lobsters are shipped all over the world. Some are trucked up to Canada for processing – others become meals for a growing Chinese market.
A couple in Sandwich sees lobstermen getting lost in the shuffle – so they’re working to take back control of their destiny.
That was JP Davidson reporting from the Sandwich Marina.
Rob, Lori, and their lobsters can be found by visiting SALTYLOUS-DOT-COM.
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