Ocean Fishing

In this history of fishing - not as sport but as sustenance - archaeologist and best-selling author Brian Fagan argues that fishing was an indispensable and often overlooked element in the growth of civilization. It sustainably provided enough food to allow cities, nations, and empires to grow, but it did so with a different emphasis. Where agriculture encouraged stability, fishing demanded movement. It frequently required a search for new and better fishing grounds; its technologies, centered on boats, facilitated movement and discovery.

A blend of Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel and Simon Winchester’s Pacific, a thrilling intellectual detective story that looks deep into the past to uncover who first settled the islands of the remote Pacific, where they came from, how they got there, and how we know. For more than a...

The title says it all! Anyone from the age of 12 upwards will gain an understanding of the amazing life that exists beneath the oceanic waves. Taking away the often hard to understand scientific terminology, this book was the first to be written in a straightforward way making it easy for anyone to read, understand and enjoy. So why should you consider this book? The average self published book has a lifetime sales expectancy of 100 – 250 copies, at the time of writing Marine Biology for the Non-Biologist has sold over 13,000 copies! A testament to the information it contains and the easy...

Over 5 Million Copies Sold! Imagine a workplace where everyone chooses to bring energy, passion, and a positive attitude to the job every day. A powerful parable that will help you see your life and work in a new way. It's a rainy day in Seattle, and on the third floor of First Guarantee...

Buckle up for an awesome aquatic adventure with Ms. Frizzle and the class!

“A necessary book for anyone truly interested in what we take from the sea to eat, and how, and why.” —Sam Sifton, The New York Times Book Review Acclaimed author of American Catch and The Omega Princple and life-long fisherman, Paul Greenberg takes us on a journey, examining the four fish...

There is nowhere to run when the hunting ground is surrounded by the black abyss. Caleb traded the freezing peaks for the relentless, driving rain of the Pacific Northwest coast. Desperate for off-the-books cash to fund his solitary journey, he takes a grueling job as a deckhand on the Iron Wake, a rusted commercial trawler pushing into unmapped, dangerous territory. The heavy ocean spray and overwhelming stench of diesel perfectly mask his scent, but they also severely cripple his supernatural senses. The desperate captain is hunting a massive payday, dropping pots in a forbidden stretch ...

When a storm shatters their Alaskan kayak expedition, Mason Harlon and his father are thrown into a nightmare. Their boats are gone. The sea is freezing. And the wilderness doesn't forgive mistakes. Stranded and hunted on a remote island in the Kodiak Archipelago, Mason must draw on every skill his father ever taught him-because out here, one wrong step means death. But the fight for survival soon becomes more than physical. Haunted by guilt over his mother's death, Mason discovers that staying alive means confronting the past as fiercely as the storm ahead. Kodiak blends relentless ...

Are you ready to cast your line into the exciting world of fishing? 100 Fun Facts About Fishing takes you on a thrilling journey across lakes, rivers, and oceans to explore the fascinating world of fish, rods, reels, bait, boats, and everything in between. Packed with jaw-dropping fishing facts and fun insights, this book is perfect for kids, teens, families, and outdoor enthusiasts who love nature, water adventures, and the thrill of the catch. Whether you’re a budding angler, a curious adventurer, or just someone who loves learning quirky fun facts about fishing, this book delivers ...

This is an inspiring tour of the world's oceans and 80 of its most notable inhabitants. The book includes fascinating stories of the fish, shellfish and other sea life that have somehow impacted human life - whether in our medicine, culture or folklore - in often surprising and unexpected ways...

In this gentle audiobook, Thornton W. Burgess introduces young listeners to tide pools, sandy beaches, and the fascinating creatures of the shore through calm, story-based chapters. Each story unfolds at an unhurried pace, making it easy for children to listen, imagine, and learn without excitement or tension. Narrated in a warm, steady voice, this audiobook is well-suited for bedtime listening, quiet afternoons, or screen-free family time. The chapters stand on their own, allowing listeners to enjoy one story at a time or return again and again to a favorite.

Spend a slow-paced day on the water with your rod and reel, listening to the sounds of the waves and waiting for the perfect bite in this Audible Sleep story narrated by Sterling K. Brown.

A tender coming-of-age novel about a young woman haunted by her sister’s death, who starts to believe that her beloved sibling has returned to her—in the form of a ghost fish. Perfect for fans of Sweetbitter and Our Wives Under the Sea. Alison is mired in loneliness and grief. Freshly...

A dying town. A blood debt from the deep. A nightmare awakening. Collin Mercer hasn’t returned to Black Tide Point in eleven years, and for good reason. The dilapidated fishing village is drowning in rot, sulfur, and long-buried secrets. But when a salvage dive uncovers an antique pendant from the silt of a submerged channel, it awakens a starving, ancient apex predator. This is no fairy tale. It is a ruthless, elongated nightmare with translucent teeth that uses the drowned as bait. Trapped inside a flooded cannery while a violent storm surge cuts off all escape, Collin is forced to face...

Bloomsbury presents Tin Can Coast by Joseph Ogilvy, read by Ryan Wilson. "Powerful nature writing . . . a lively story about the consequences of rapacious capitalism." —LOS ANGELES TIMES "You'll never look at a can of tuna the same way again." —MALCOM HARRIS, nationally bestselling author of...

The harrowing adventure-at-sea memoir recounting the heroic search-and-rescue mission for lost Montauk fisherman John Aldridge, which Daniel James Brown calls "A terrific read." I am floating in the middle of the night, and nobody in the world even knows I am missing. Nobody is looking for me...

A captivating exploration of how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes—from an award-winning science writer “Sing Like Fish is that rare book that makes you see the world differently.”—Mark...

If you're an angler looking to hook one of the most sought-after game fish on the East Coast, you need to check out Striped Bass Fishing – the ultimate guide to landing a striped bass! In this comprehensive eBook, you'll learn everything you need to know to catch this mighty and fascinating fish. From understanding their behaviors and characteristics in Chapter 1 to mastering the art of topwater fishing in Chapter 12, no stone is left unturned. We take the subject of gear and tackle seriously in Chapter 2. Choosing the right equipment can make all the difference in your catch rate. We'll ...

Explore Oceans of Fascinating Fishing Facts—While Learning to Fish Smarter! Whether you're making your first cast from a pier or you've spent years chasing fish along the coast, "How to Tackle Saltwater Fishing" delivers an entertaining blend of practical instruction, fascinating marine facts, and the kind of hard-earned lessons every angler eventually learns—usually the expensive way. Inside you'll discover the fundamentals of saltwater fishing, from understanding tides, marine habitats, fish behavior, and essential equipment to choosing the right bait, improving your techniques, and ...

Part memoir, part manifesto, in Eat Like a Fish Bren Smith—a former commercial fisherman turned restorative ocean farmer—shares a bold new vision for the future of food: seaweed. Through tales that span from his childhood in Newfoundland to his early years on the high seas aboard commercial...