National Fisherman July 2018

JULY 2018

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Power struggle Stakeholders fight for grounds as wind power picks up steam

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CONTENTS

ON THE COVER: The trawler Virginia Marise of Point Judith, R.I., navigates Deepwater Wind’s Block Island array.

Photo by Deepwater Wind

NATIONAL FISHERMAN • JULY 2018 • VOL. 99, NO. 3

Features/ Boats&Gear

On Deck

24 WITH THE WIND

8 NORTHERN LIGHTS

As the government leases more seafloor to wind power companies, fishermen see their livelihood being swept away.

28 MENHADEN MOVES

Frances Leach, the new leader of the United Fishermen of Alaska, talks about the organization and its vision. » 24

10 DOCK TALK

Omega Protein’s newest menhaden steamer launched in April and is set to be a force in the Gulf of Mexico.

With an EU ban against Inuitkilled seal products established, the industry wants consumers to choose for themselves.

32 LOOK NO FURTHER Your search for a new fishfinder will be over after reading our guide to latest models and breakthroughs.

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EDITOR’S LOG

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FISHING BACK WHEN

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MAIL BUOY

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CHRIS OLIVER

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FO’C’SLE LIBRARY

12 CONSEQUENCES 14 AROUND THE COASTS

34 AROUND THE YARDS 43 hull used for a lobster boat; Bowpicker yard keeps steady; Deadrise tells a family legacy

18 CREW SHOT 22 MARKET REPORTS » 28

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Last Set

38 PRODUCT ROUNDUP Tiny Wi-Fi hotspot will keep you connected; iconic boot gets a stylish makeover

Trawling for shrimp in Pass Christian, Miss. p. 48

READER SERVICES

40 CLASSIFIED 47 ADVERTISER’S INDEX Table of Contents:

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page 24: Deepwater Wind photo page 28: Omega Protein photo page 34: Daniel Martin photo

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