Born of the Sea 's objective is to draw attention to the struggles of commercial fishermen in the North Atlantic. Dealing with catch limits, days at sea, enforcement practices, rising fuel costs, and variable market and weather conditions requires a degree of perseverance few people can sustain.
Today's successful commercial fishermen overcome a wide assortment of seemingly unfair policies, and uncontrollable circumstances to make a living off the water. To the outside observer they stand as a tribute to the spirit that drives success.
Born of the Sea will intercut profiles of commercial boat captains with facts surrounding current National Marine Fisheries policies, creating a voice for the efforts of equality, fairness, and reason within the industry.