If you look directly above the first post title, you will see a new feature here at Deadliest Catch Blog.

I have added an countdown counter set for April 3rd, 9:ooPM EST (New York City) for the Season Premiere of Season 3.

Just like most of you, I will be ecstatic when that counter hits 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds.

Until then, check back here for the updated countdown.

Fan of The Hansen Family and the F/V Northwestern Crew? Head on over to the Northwestern Forums and talk with other fans.

Also, Don’t forget to check out their main site, FVNorthwestern.com.

If You are looking for a place to talk about recent episodes, news, or just past seasons of Deadliest Catch, Look no further than the Deadliest Forums.

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As the new season of Deadliest Catch nears, reviews of last season bring great anticipation for the “Roughest Season Yet”.

A Review of last Season’s Series received a 4 out of 5 Stars from CommonSense Media, a Television Review company that reviews all the major tv series.

From the Review by Lucy Maher:

In the Discovery Channel’s reality show/documentary DEADLIEST CATCH, viewers hop aboard several fishing boats as seasoned seamen struggle to make a living hauling fish during King crab season off the coast of Alaska.

The captains and crew of five fishing boats are the series’ stars. Viewers see — in excruciating detail — the risks and rewards involved in crab fishing. For just a few months’ work, a successful fisherman can earn enough to support his family all year. But that means braving freezing waters, enormous waves, and bone-chilling temperatures while battling Mother Nature — and other boats — to haul the best catch in the least amount of time.

Viewers will get a kick out of watching the fishermen — many are father/son teams — navigate the rough seas in search of the crabs. The majority of the men have an intense work ethic and are very dedicated to their craft, a lesson kids can learn from. In their downtime, they horse around on deck, which is sure to draw laughs. Yet there are dramatic moments as well. In one episode, a seaman, fed up with the difficult days spent aboard ship, threatened to jump overboard; meanwhile, one of his colleagues, in an attempt to relieve his stress, flew through the air on a rope and injured himself as he crashed against the side of the boat.

Families who enjoy Deadliest Catch might also want to check out Miracle Workers.

Deadliest Catch is an educational tv series that can cater to all audiences and is really breathtaking to watch. I can’t wait for this new season!

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Have you marked your calendars? The 2007 Season Premiere of Deadliest Catch is scheduled to air on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

What to expect this season?

• Another emmy-nominated season of Deadliest Catch
• New Camera angles from a “chase boat” of views during the storms to see how treacherous the waters of the Bering Sea are.
• The Roughest Season Yet

From Discovery Channel:

Discovery Channel’s Emmy-nominated series Deadliest Catch returns Tuesday, April 3, for a third season of daring adventures on the high seas. Viewers once again voyage to the Bering Sea and follow the brave captains and crew of eight crab-fishing vessels as they struggle against the treacherous weather conditions doing one of the deadliest — and most lucrative — jobs in the world.

This season, which is currently being filmed as boats head out to catch opilio crab, viewers experience life above and below the Alaskan waters. Submersible cameras capture unprecedented underwater images of crabs migrating on the bottom of the Bering Sea and entering the crab pots.

In addition, footage shot from a “chase boat” shows just how diminutive these crab boats actually are in the midst of the Bering Sea. For the first time, viewers see the fishing vessels being tossed around by the high winds and rough seas. The unique angle will also offer a new perspective of the fishermen working the rails, setting and hauling the massive 800-pound crab pots as their boats fight the crashing waves.

Stay Tuned for the Commentary during the Season Premiere and any updates.