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Noun
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A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026 -
In addition to working with mostly local Galapagueño farmers and small-scale fishermen to supply the expedition provisions, the Lindblad team monitors how each species is doing, only serving the fish that are well within quota, for example.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This activity harms unique ecosystems and significantly impacts artisanal and small-scale fishers in the region.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Seaweed farming could open up an additional income source that makes use of fishers’ existing gear and expertise.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Watermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watermen. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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