People in the fishing industry across the Maritimes are calling for a delay in the spring seasons as a result of COVID-19. But with the clock ticking towards a May 1 start date for many, fishers say concern continues to grow about what could come from this season — if it happens at all. “Truth be told, it’s going to be extremely difficult,” says Martin Mallet, the executive director of the Maritime Fishermen’s Union. “The boats are not designed to enable social distancing.” A letter to the federal government, signed by Lobster Processors of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and more than 20 other industry stakeholders, have called for a delay of at least two weeks. “But on top of that, we have some extremely serious issues with the markets