Paul Hebert and Wicked Tuna Background
Paul Hebert is a commercial fisherman associated with the Wicked Tuna franchise, a group of reality TV series documenting bluefin tuna fishing on the East Coast of the United States. The Wicked Tuna series is produced by Original Productions and airs on the National Geographic Channel, focusing on the commercial bluefin tuna fishery off New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Hebert is listed among the fishermen featured in the Wicked Tuna universe, which includes Wicked Tuna, Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks, and Wicked Tuna: North vs. South. Original Productions is a subsidiary of Fremantle, and the series is distributed internationally by FremantleMedia. For background on the production company, see Forbes coverage of reality TV business models.
The Wicked Tuna series documents the high-stakes commercial bluefin tuna fishery, where individual boats compete to catch the most valuable fish during the seasonal fishery. Bluefin tuna is a highly migratory species managed by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), with catch limits set by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act. The series highlights the economics of the fishery, including market prices per pound, boat expenses, and the role of auctions such as the Boston Fish Pier. For regulatory context, see NMFS Atlantic Tunas page.
Paul Hebert Obituary and Public Record Context
A public search for a Paul Hebert Wicked Tuna obituary returns results related to individuals with the name Paul Hebert in New England and other regions, but no verified obituary directly tied to the Wicked Tuna fisherman Paul Hebert is currently available in major public records databases. Obituary records for commercial fishermen are often published by local newspapers, funeral homes, and state vital records offices, and may not always be indexed in national search engines. The absence of a widely circulated obituary does not confirm or deny the status of any individual; it reflects the limits of publicly available indexing. For guidance on searching obituary records, see Federal Register public notices and records.
Public records searches for Paul Hebert include state vital records, court filings, and business registrations, but these sources do not consistently link the name to the Wicked Tuna television personality. Fishermen featured on Wicked Tuna often operate under business entities such as limited liability companies (LLCs) registered in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire. Business registration data can be accessed through state secretary of state portals, which provide entity names, registered agents, and filing histories. For an overview of business entity searches, see SEC EDGAR business filings.
Wicked Tuna Fishermen, Industry Data, and Related Records
The Wicked Tuna franchise includes multiple captains and boats, with cast members such as Dave Marciano, Tj Ott, Tyler McLaughlin, and Paul Hebert appearing across different seasons and spin-offs. The show documents the economics of the bluefin tuna fishery, where individual fish can sell for thousands of dollars per pound at wholesale auctions. The Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery is managed under strict quotas, and participation requires permits from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and the NMFS. For data on fishery management, see ASMFC official website.
Obituary and death record searches for public figures in the fishing industry often rely on local newspaper