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
The fisherman said that these days, when he heads out to catch tuna, sharks or other fish found far offshore, he fears accidentally becoming the target of U.S. bombs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
“They didn’t have guns, they didn’t have drugs, they carried gasoline,” said one fisherman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The report highlighted the work of fisherman Rex Harrison, who redesigned his nets in order to reduce bird bycatch.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Glaucus was a fisherman who was fishing one day from a green meadow which sloped down to the sea.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
In 2016, a team started canvassing the area around the former U.S. naval base at Subic Bay, talking to local fishermen and divers about conditions at the site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Unfortunately, experts say, the federal process for helping financially affected fishermen may lead to further pain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
South American fishermen had noticed for centuries that every few years, a warm water current pushed ashore around Christmas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
But the eel still returns to places like Lough Neagh, where licensed fishermen like Gary Erlain can earn up to 80% of their income from them.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
She handed out medicine to any of the local Africans, mostly fishermen, who were sick.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
