fisherman
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Edward Afful, a fisherman of 20 years, says shrinking catches have left many crews struggling to recover the cost of fuel for their boats.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
In one exchange from July 2014, Siad compared himself to a fisherman as he describes his recruitment activities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
During one e-mail to Epstein released in the files, Siad wrote in badly-spelled English: "In This busyness I feel like fisherman some time I cache quick, some time no fish".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
A fisherman on another boat recorded cellphone images of the Negra Francisca ablaze and posted the video, spurring alarm about the fate of the boat and its crew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
“Once there was a fisherman named Kea‘au who was given magic leho.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
And instead of simply asking fishermen to stop, it has helped develop snail farming as an alternative livelihood.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Cellphone photos show the memorial service held at sea July 7 for fishermen from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Farmers across the region rushed to harvest or protect their crops while the weather held earlier on Friday, while fishermen made sure to secure their vessels tightly.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
In the summer, the area is thronged by fishermen drawn to Bristol Bay for the world’s largest sockeye salmon run.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
One part of it was reserved for the fishermen who brought crabs and oysters and bass and flounders.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
