Fisherman's Wharf is undergoing a transformation into a modern public space, but commercial fishermen worry the changes will push them further to the margins of a waterfront that was once the heart of their industry.
With recent data from port officials showing over a million visitors at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf in March, signs of renewal have come to the popular tourist attraction. But despite the optimism, concerns remain among local fishermen about the future of working infrastructure at the wharf.
Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022. Thanks to recent wet winters, a rebound in salmon stock has prompted the state's ban on salmon fishing to lift.
There's a lot of fish in the sea, but there may be even more fisherman. Now scientists are trying something different: they are tracking the anglers in order to track the fish. The hope is that they can better understand when, where, and maybe why marine life is moving around under the sea.
The technology was considered experimental when we were first given a demonstration years ago. Finally, after several seasons of testing, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has just approved the gear for general use across the entire fleet.