Still, offshore fishing can offer superlatives in the size, numbers and fight of the fish.

Rich fish merchants invested in the fleet, and the new ship owners or wards took control of the offshore fishing.

The offshore fishing for billfish, marlin and tuna is, by world standards, barely explored.

Among the most popular activities are offshore fishing, surfing, windsurfing and horseback riding.

Others point to pollution, offshore fishing and even an increased bass population that feeds on herring.

The heavy coastal pollution forced the region's government to suspend offshore fishing for six months.

There are also various sport fishing clubs that exist on the island and a championship of offshore fishing.

In Australia race riding is regarded as being the second most deadly job, after offshore fishing.

They were also traditional fishing boats, used for offshore fishing.

It is also a site of offshore fishing, for its abundant tuna.