As a merchant marine, Michael Christal was away from his family for months at a time. Ursula Chodosh documents how the relationship between Michael and his daughter changed when she went out to sea with him to see what he did for work.

Table of contents for January 1974 Salt Magazine.

Isaac Kestenbaum and Kate Hassett capture the work of Galen Richmond, who creates music and noise from old electronics.

With questions about lighthouses, Salt students set out to explore the mystery and romance that surrounds lighthouses in Maine. Stephanie Wood and others document the importance of lighthouses in Maine, and speak to individuals who are directly connected to them.

Despite the outrage from fishermen, sea farmers are fencing off sections of coastal bottom. George Carey documents the controversy between mussel growers and lobstermen.

Subscription page from the December 1975 Salt Magazine.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Pamela Bonaguide captures images of the sport of sea duck hunting, visiting with experienced hunters.

Paul Harrison highlights the work of groundfisherman in Maine, documenting their histories, daily lives, and the groundfishing industry.

Andree Kehn captures sea urchin divers at work in Casco Bay.

Andree Kehn captures sea urchin divers at work in Casco Bay.

David Gavril captures the work that sea urchin pickers do in Portland.