Venturing into deep, often treacherous waters. Winching ropes in gale-force winds. Leaning into waves that whip over the bows of their boats. Commercial fishermen face extraordinary on-the-job hazards ...
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — On a sunny Friday afternoon, Baltimoreans lined the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, soaking in the shimmering waters. And out on the water, an unexpected crew emerged: a boat full of ...
REACH IS STILL GROWING. FROM THE FISH STICKS BOX TO THE FISHERMAN’S MEMORIAL IN GLOUCESTER, THERE’S A TIME WORN IMAGE OF THE MEN WHO MAKE UP THE COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY. BUT ON SHORE IT’S OFTEN ...
CHUAO, VenezuelaCHUAO, Venezuela — Long before sunrise, dozens of people gather around more than 50 boats along this portion of Venezuela’s vast Caribbean coast, their tanned bodies showing scars and ...
A Lowcountry woman who runs her own charter company is hoping to reel other women into pursuing a career in the fishing industry. Captain Tanya Dowdy is the owner of Reel Chica Charters. She began ...
Men operating boats are known for brawny arms and upper body strength, but women have lower body strength, Medearis reflects. Their smaller stature enables agility in a boat’s tight spaces. Technology ...