fishing

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Growing up in Connecticut, Reyes used to look across the water at Electric Boat’s operation when he was fishing, wondering what went on inside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

It moved into commercial fishing during the 1980s oil slump and diversified into natural gas and fish-protein, then sold off its energy assets and bought a sausage-casing company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

During that period, the two enjoyed a fishing trip together and would eventually form a lifelong friendship.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

More than half of the world's fishing vessels operate in the area.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"King of Worms! I know there must have been someone there who wanted to go fishing tomorrow! And was looking for bait! And they saw King of Worms and took him!"

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry