Fishing Ports

Description:
From time immemorial, man has had to seek food.  He started catching fish by hand.  Over time, he perfected his approach.  He brought together groups of fisherman: fishing ports.


Expanded Description:
A port is a location to accommodate boats and ships.  A port is usually on the seaboard, on the banks of a lake or along an important river.  Fishing ports are the most common ports in the word.  Often, fishing ports are small in size.


The size of boats welcomed at the ports will vary.  Deep-sea trawlers leaving to fish for several weeks will require plenty of dock space when they return to unload their cargo.  Small fishing boats leaving only for the day need only to quickly unload their fish for sale.


The objective of this category is to identify the various fishing ports around the world that are still active.  In this category, we are seeking as much information as possible.  The aim is to help visitors learn more about the methods of fisheries industry.


Instructions for Posting a Fishing Ports waymark:
The co-ordinates must be taken nearest to the loading dock.  Take care not to fall in.  Include a photograph of fishing boats and an overview photograph of the entire port.  Indicate whether the fishing boats are commercial or private (size usually makes the difference). 


Please also describe other activities which take place at the fishing port: sales of fresh fish from the harbour, a fish processing industry, a marina for the shelter of fishing boats, etc.


What are the main species being fished?  Share some history of the port.  Cite your sources (Wikipedia or others). 


Passenger-ship ports or cargo-only ports do not qualify in this category. 


Instructions for Visiting a waymark in this category:
Proof of your visit is required.  Attach to your log entry a photograph of you in front of the port or a fishing boat.