2007-08-06 12:34:07 · 3 answers · asked by Jamie L 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Because of all the labor involved to catch them. They can't beraised on a farm with heads counted and weights calculated. Those folks have to go out in a boat not knowing what or how much they'll come back with. Uncertainty is worth something.
Also, the quick deterioration and spolage of seafood makes it cost more. It has to be flash-frozen or at least iced down then shipped to the final consumer all within about 2-3 days. That takes effort.
2007-08-06 12:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Actually the cost gets higher the further away from the coast you are. If you are in a coastal area they are quite cheap (or so I'm told, I live in Ohio, closest "beach" around here is Lake Erie or the Ohio River Valley :) ) It has to do with supply and demand and cost of transporting the item.
2007-08-06 19:38:04 · answer #2 · answered by snl79ohio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not!! It's cheaper than beef in Japan!!
2007-08-06 20:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by Mawia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋