Kevin Ting explores the affects of the decline in population of cod in the Gulf of Maine, on both the fishing and surrounding communities.

Fishing for sea urchins in the waters of Downeast Maine, Dan and Jamie Header face a changing market, along with the typical dangers of diving for urchins. Meghan Daniels discusses the methods that the Header's use for urchin diving and how the urchin industry is changing with added regulations and depressed prices.

Out at Wood Island at four in the morning, Lester Orcutt is ready to start his daily routine of dragging. Herbert Baum III joins Orcutt has he drags to learn about this fishing method and the work draggers perform.

Out at Wood Island at four in the morning, Lester Orcutt is ready to start his daily routine of dragging. Herbert Baum III joins Orcutt has he drags to learn about this fishing method and the work draggers perform.

Megan McCune captures the intricacies of the fishing industry in Maine.

Fishing for sea urchins in the waters of Downeast Maine, Dan and Jamie Header face a changing market, along with the typical dangers of diving for urchins. Graham Letorney captures the methods that the Header's use for urchin diving and how the urchin industry is changing with added regulations and depressed prices.

Fishing for sea urchins in the waters of Downeast Maine, Dan and Jamie Header face a changing market, along with the typical dangers of diving for urchins. Graham Letorney captures the methods that the Header's use for urchin diving and how the urchin industry is changing with added regulations and depressed prices.

Growing up in Maine being black, Joshua Watkis recounts his experiences finding acceptance in the fishing community and getting into lobstering. Autumn Caviness highlights how Watkis faced racism within the fishing community, his struggle with drugs, and getting clean.

Heather Coryell captures the life of Reggie Lamb and his fish business.

Sarah Reynolds highlights the life of Sam Eaton, an 89 year old lobsterman who fishes off a boat he built in the 1940s. Eaton discusses his health, his inability to swim, and his passion for lobstering.

Having lived on Frenchboro since 1820, the Lunt family has a long history as a fishing family, and live on one of the last island communities of Maine. Emily Forman speaks to members of the Lunt family about the need to attract newcomers to the island, and uncovers the Lunt's gang mentality on the island.

The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Sharon Mayer captures various areas of the wharf.