For a group of young Dutch people, life at sea is a daily reality. In villages like Urk, Stellendam, and Zoutkamp, boys step aboard at a young age. They grow up amidst nets, engines, and long days on the water. But while they see their future in the fishing industry, that same sector is under severe pressure.
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For a group of young Dutch people, life at sea is a daily reality. In villages like Urk, Stellendam, and Zoutkamp, boys step aboard at a young age. They grow up amidst nets, engines, and long days on the water. But while they see their future in the fishing industry, that same sector is under severe pressure.