Donald J. Feltmate. Building a Better Boat: How the Cape Island Longliner Saved Nova Scotia’s Inshore Fishery. 250 pp. + illustrations, bibliography, notes. Halifax, NS: Nimbus Publishing, 2023. 24. 95, paper. ISBN 978-1-77471-158-3. www. nimbus. ca

Key Points

• The cape island longliner effectively improved fishing sustainability in nova scotia's inshore fishery.
• This innovative approach to fishing practices addresses challenges faced by the maritime industry, demonstrating resilience.
• Based on a review of the book's insights, community responses indicate a positive shift towards better fishing methods.
• The analysis considers environmental factors that the cape island longliner enhances in the fishing ecosystem.