9 Easy Ways to Advocate for Your Fishery

Advice

9 Easy Ways to Advocate for Your Fishery

 

One of the most significant support systems for the *entire* commercial fishing industry IS the partners. Not only do we take care of “shoreside duties,” but we (arguably) have more access to help protect our fisheries from regulations without merit (and I know you know what I’m talking about!). 

Wanting more for our fisheries is a common desire for POCFs. But many feel they are without the tools or community to help them help others.

(Psst…Did you know you’re already advocating for your fishery and don’t even know it? Keep reading!)

The word “advocacy” can carry weight because it means to create positive change for our fishing communities. Sometimes, it can feel overwhelming and confusing to wonder if one person can truly make a difference. I know I’ve felt this way before.

But I’m here to tell you IT CAN. And the steps to making a positive impact are more accessible than you think.

In this episode, I discuss easy ways to be proactive in your fishery if you choose to. I spoke with several Partners of Commercial Fishermen about what they do or have done to create a presence in political meetings and help spread the word that wild-caught seafood is essential locally and globally. 

You have significant, influential power that can harnessed in the commercial fishing industry, and in this episode, I discuss how to do it. Let’s Dive In!

*Downloadable Advocacy Guide is available to all private community members. Click here to learn more!

how to Advocate for commercial fisheries

Click “play” below to start listening!

 

Listen on Apple

Listen on Spotify

View Post

Sponsors & Partners

Together, we create much needed support and accessibly to POCFs worldwide!
Partner with us today and gain visibility to a sizable and valuable audience.
Request a sponsorship package here

Commercial Lobster Fishing w/ Photographer Bri Dwyer

You’re going to love these photos taken by POCF Bri Dwyer (who you may know from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch). Bri has a special knack for capturing our fishermen in the grime yet making the scene quite beautiful. This was from her visit to California and Chris took us out on the boat. Thankful to have these images of Chris and to share them with you! Speaking of sharing…

View Post

Diary: Confessions of a Captain’s Wife Trying Not To Lose It Pre-Season

It’s funny. Each year, we expect the pre-and-post-season’s goodbyes, reunions, and stresses to go differently, easier than the last time. And, sometimes, they do. But partners in our Private FB group and I have discovered that it can get more challenging. Like, make-you-cry-when-you-haven’t-cried-in-years challenging. Or those moments simply remind you how fleeting life can be.

I reread this entry with mounting anxiety as Chris and I enter into spiny lobster season in California, which is a reminder that I need to work on “letting shit go.” (The practice that never ends! Am I right?) If you can relate, please share in the blog’s comments section to connect! Thanks for reading, and I hope everyone is doing great out there! Xo – Megan

View Post