As economic circumstances continue to ebb and flow in the United States, so too does the commercial fishing industry. In Newport, Rhode Island, a central location for commercial and industrial fishing on the Atlantic Ocean, some recent changes to the area are having a sizable impact on local fishermen. Facing an uncertain future, how these…
A federal tuna fishing permit is a crucial document for any commercial fisherman looking to harvest tuna in the United States. Not only is it required by law, but it also helps keep tuna populations healthy and the fishing industry as a whole in good shape. Just like any other business, beginning your own commercial…
Golden tilefish. Sure, they get the name because of how they look. However, it would also make sense if they earned that name off of what you could get for them, too. Plenty of people make tilefish a part of their sushi, many do so daily. If you’ve been looking to get into fishing for…
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Are you just starting out with your commercial fishing enterprise and want to make certain that you have all of the documentation you need? Did you recently branch out into fishing in a new area or for a new species and are worried that you may not be in compliance with the powers that be?…
There are few joys in life as pleasurable as fishing. Out on the open water, experiencing nature, and reeling in fish after fish is a relaxing and rewarding way to spend your day. If you are thinking about turning your pastime into a profession and making the leap toward a career in commercial fishing, however,…
Have you been looking for the right permits to fish what you want where you want in the Pacific Islands? Are you tired of having to spend more time looking for NMFS permit application forms online and less time planning your strategy for being out on the water (or even just being out on the…
The Louisiana coastline offers industrial fishing opportunities that are unmatched in the U.S. To make sure that your fishing operation is getting the maximum value from your catch, it is important to keep up with the latest news on commercial fishing permits in the Southeast region. With so many rules and regulations pertaining to fishing…
Beginning to fish for herring but don’t know which NOAA permits are right for your vessel? Or, have you started to look into it, only to find that you don’t know which sources of information you can trust? In regards to some permits, there are very specific regulations. That’s absolutely the case when it comes…
There are plenty of reasons why Florida’s population continues to surge. People from all over the U.S. are flocking to the Sunshine State, and it is not just because it lives up to its nickname. While the weather in Florida is pretty much unbeatable when compared to much of the rest of the country, it…