fishermen
Can Eating Fish Ever Be Sustainable?
"Seaspiracy" says no, but the truth is more complicated – especially when it comes to tuna.
For These Fishermen, Crossing an Imaginary Line in the Sea Can Turn Deadly
Every year, fishermen from both India and Pakistan cross each other’s maritime borders and land in jail.
Meet the Fishermen Who Caught the Fish in Your Aquarium
The compounding effects of overexploitation and climate change put fish and those who catch them at risk, even in a country with one of the most diverse marine ecosystems on earth.
We Went Fishing with Japan's Shark Hunters
Okinawa's fishermen took VICE along on their annual shark hunt, and we met the scientists who study their haul once it's brought to shore.
The Japanese Shark Hunters Catching the Ocean's Fiercest Predators
We follow a group of fishermen off the coast of Okinawa as they gear up for a hunt.
The Men Who Catch Your Lobsters Are Self-Medicating with Heroin
The physical demands of the job and a lack of resources combine to create one deeply wrong situation.
This town voted to leave the EU — now they want back in
Grimsby voted "leave" to revive its fishing industry — but now locals are seeking an exemption from Brexit.
Harrowing Stories From Working on the Sea
Fishing remains one of the most dangerous jobs in Canada. We talked to captains about their most hazardous experiences.
‘Gangs’ of Killer Whales Are Harassing Alaskan Fishermen
Like pirates of the Bering Sea, orcas are chasing fishermen out of the area.
The Men Who Catch Your Lobsters Are Self-Medicating with Heroin
The physical demands of the job and a lack of resources combine to create one deeply wrong situation.
The EU Wants to Ban Sea Bass Fishing in the Atlantic
The European commission has proposed a ban on the commercial fishing of sea bass in the Atlantic and whiting in the waters of Scotland. The proposals would also reduce the "total allowable catch" for cod and sole.