Maelan, a 23-year-old fishing boat owner in Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, earns an average of €2,500 net per month, with income fluctuating between €0 and €5,000 depending on daily catches and market prices. His primary catch is spider crab, supplemented by local fish like skate, sole, gilt-head bream, sea bass, and wrasse. Maelan, the youngest fishing boat owner in Saint-Malo, acquired his netter/potter vessel, named Yec’hed mat, in 2024. He was inspired to enter the profession by his family's long history in fishing, a stark contrast to his father's career as a caterer and restaurateur.