Meet Tatum Andersen

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Meet Tatum Andersen and her dad, Ron Andersen.
Youngest daughter of a multi-generation fishing family now getting her feet wet in the industry- though not from the bow of a boat, but from her desk at work and with her involvement in WEfish- an organization that supports commercial fishing. Tatum has grown up watching the life of commercial fishing- the hard work of her father, her many uncles an cousins who are active in the industry, and has seen the strength of her mom, in balancing her own career and raising a family. She has witnessed the commitment, success, and pride that come from a hard working family business. Tatum’s parents Ron and Tracy Andersen own and operate the f/v Assurance, a boat that fishes up and down the west coast and supports not only their family, but the families of 3-4 crewmen.
Tatum could tell you first hand of the importance of commercial fishing not only to families like hers, but of the impact the industry has on the communities that line our coast. Commercial fishing businesses support dozens of other service businesses that collectively make a huge impact on the communities in which they reside. Hardware and marine suppliers, fuel providers, electricians, mechanics, fabricators, accountants, banks, shippers, boat builders, restaurants, scientists, and administrators are all apart of this unique community. Tatum works for one of the great local banks that supports commercial fishermen and their interests- Bank of the Pacific. With the support of financial institutions like these, fishermen invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into their businesses through boats, permits, and gear. Such investments then result in billions of dollars added to our state economy.

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WDFW Director Jim Unsworth visits Westport, WA

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12670107_1705114949713483_7180838697708227213_nWEfish, Ocean Companies, and several commercial fishing industry leaders from Washington’s coast had the honor to host Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Jim Unsworth and staff to Westport Thursday afternoon. It was a privilege to show the director the value commercial fishing brings to our community, our families, and our businesses. The director had the opportunity to tour Englund Marine, D & M Live Crab, and the various Ocean Companies facilities. Thank you Director Unsworth for taking to time to visit our community and hear from our local leaders. We apprciate your continued support for our industry both now and in the future!


Email your thoughts

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Your input is irreplaceable. Show up tomorrow night to meet our new WDFW Director Jim Unsworth. Let him graciously know how important commercial fishing is to you, your family, your community, and our economy.
Can’t make it? email: WildFuture@dfw.wa.gov
THANK YOU FRIENDS!

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Bryce Hongell, our 2015 scholarship winner

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Meet Bryce Hongell, our 2015 Wefish scholarship winner. Bryce is a 2015 Ocosta High School Graduate. He plans to study at Grays Harbor College, transfer to Cal Maritime, and pursue a Master’s Degree in Marine Transportation. He is also getting his 3rd mate credentials as a merchant marine officer. Congratulations Bryce on a job well done!
When WEfish formed, one of the primary interests of everyone involved was providing scholarships to individuals tied to the fishing community. Education is everything- we are so pleased to award Bryce WEfish’s first scholarship as he is the perfect candidate! #WEfish


Special Thanks

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A very special thanks to:

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For the grant towards the Life Jacket Loaner Program