Fishing Forward Podcast

Episode 8 of Fishing Forward looks at using caffeine to combat fatigue from the perspective of 3 New England fishermen and an army major who knows all about thriving in extreme environments. #caffeine #sleep #fishing #fisheries @FishSciBot #seafood

Brain fog isn’t the only consequence of chronic sleep loss in #commercial fishing. In Episode 6 we begin to explore how to make up for going long stretches without quality sleep. #fisheries #sleep #seafood @FishSciBot Listen: Www.coastalroutes.org/fishin…

Tomi Marsh—long-time fisherman, boat chef and cookbook author—entertains us in Episode 5 with stories of cooking aboard fishing boats and the importance of food in building boat-to-boat relationships in the #commercialfishing industry: coastalroutes.org/fishingfor… #fisheries #fishsci

“The crew used to joke with me that I had a crick in my finger, because it always had a coffee cup hanging onto it…. I averaged 30 to 40 cups of coffee a day.” - John Corbin, fisherman, contributing to our 4th podcast episode on hydration habits in #commercialfishing #fishsci

Looking back as we approach episode 10: Episode 1 sets the podcast’s basic theme—#commercialfishing is much like the job of a professional athlete. It takes stamina, mental and physical, especially during those intense seasonal pushes. Listen at coastalroutes.org/fishingfor…

How does sleep, or lack there of, affect fishermen's brain health? How do fishermen cope with low-sleep environments? Join us to hear from Dr. Bryce Mander and fisherman Anna Borland-Ivy about sleep, brain health, and what it takes to recovery when the season ends. #fisheries

Episodes 3 and 4 of Fishing Forward feature the expertise of registered dietitian Hillary Pride. She explains the fuel fishing bodies need to stay alert and strong on deck. Catch up on all things diet and hydration! Www.coastalroutes.org/fishin… Photo credit: Stephen Wells

Commercial #salmon fisherman Cynthia Adams is rethinking how to keep her body and brain fueled during the fishing season. Listen to the 3rd episode of Fishing Forward to hear her favorite salad recipes, and why hot pockets just don't cut it in today's fleets. Link in bio!

Meet Monique Coombs @aragostamama, director of community programs at @MaineFishermen is our first guest on @FishForwardpod! Monique talks with us about mental health initiatives for commercial fisherman and staying fit on and off the boat. Listen here: tinyurl.com/2p83zh8c

How do you design a salmon troller to be safe and efficient for a 6'1" captain AND a 5'3" crew member? AK commercial fisherman Eric Jordan joins the Fishing Forward podcast to explain how, and why fishing is a 'joyous' activity. Listen here: coastalroutes.org/fishingfor…