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Discusses the role of fish in history and describes how they are caught, processed, and prepared for food.

A father teaches his son how to fish. Also includes facts about commercial fishing.

Describes methods of locating, capturing, and processing seafood catches by commercial fisheries, which are important to the global economy.

Explores the training and responsibilities of commercial fishermen, professional wilderness guides, and charter boat captains.

Outlines the history of fishing for and consuming codfish from the time of the Vikings through the present.

Traces the history of aquaculture and the Blue Counter Revolution, explaining the rationale behind aquaculture development and its failure to protect oceans from exploitation.

Through text and photographs explores the role that oceans play in our lives, emphasizing the importance of conservation.

Provides an overview of career opportunities in marine science along with information on education and experience requirements, salary, and advancement possibilities.

An introduction to commercial fishing, including the boats and equipment needed, the dangers of pollution and overfishing, selling the catch, the nutritional value of fish, and laws governing commercial fishing.

Jessie's grandfather teaches her some important lessons about the fishing industry, including what types of boats are used, how the fish are caught, why fish need to be grown in fish farms, and other related topics.

Tommy spends the day on a lobster boat helping Uncle Russ tend the traps, set bait, pull up the traps, and sell their catch.

Text and photographs depict the natural beauty and traditional lifestyles on the remote islands in Chesapeake Bay.

Takes readers aboard the freezing, damp conditions of an Alaskan Crab boat, one of the deadliest workplaces in the world.

Provides an up-close, out-of-this-world look at commercial fishermen, including daily tasks, unique challenges, and the special gear and tools used.