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A boatswain supervises the crew and performs other tasks such as searching for good fishing spots and performing quality control after fish are caught. The boatswain reports directly to the captain.

Commercial fishing can involve dangerous work, such as sailing the open sea in treacherous conditions. A fisher can also get caught in the fishing net as it’s dropped into the water to catch fish. If caught in the net, the person will go overboard, and it’s up to their fellow deckhands to rescue them! They will only have a few minutes to do so if the water is freezing.

Fishing Careers

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