Bill Adler, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association, began lobstering in 1963 and has remained involved in the industry since. He started by gathering sea moss off the coast of Marshfield and transitioned to lobstering. Adler holds a master's degree in English and taught school while continuing to lobster. He has been involved in the politics of the lobstering industry and holds positions in various commissions and organizations, including the Lobster Institute.

Bill Gell was a pilot who flew a spotter plane for swordfishermen in the 1970's and 1980's. He shares the story of a practical joke he played on Rodney Avila as well as life as a pilot.

Bob Quinn and Helene Quinn and their ancestors have lived and worked on Eagle Island in Penobscot Bay Maine for generations. Bob got his start working on a pumper in the sardine industry and eventually began lobstering. Bob is now passing the torch to his grandson, Sam, who is eagerly embracing a life at sea. Helene Quinn is Bob's wife. She hails from Rockland, Maine, and has deep roots on Eagle Island. Samuel Quinn Russo, aged 12 during the interview, is Bob and Helene's grandson. He represents the younger generation that is actively embracing the family's fishing traditions. 

On September 23, 2005, Millie Rahn interviewed Bob Mitchell as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project. Bob was born and raised in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, into a family of Fairhaven natives. He shares pieces of his family’s history, his father’s founding of R.A. Mitchell Company in 1954, and his pursuit of further education in England at the Lister Engine Factory School. Returning to the United States in 1962, Bob resumed his role in the family business.

Bradford Hathaway was a reporter for the New Bedford, MA Standard Times. He covered the waterfront for a number years. He recounts a few stories from his career including the loss of two fishing vessels and a visit on a Russian fishing vessel.

Brian Lee began his fishing career on a long liner. He tells the story of how he survived a serious injury on deck. He now is a commercial rod and reel fisherman out of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

On September 26, 2004, Millie Rahn interviewed Carlos Rafael as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.  Carlos talks about his childhood in the Azores, and the influences that led him to immigrate to America, where he settled in New Bedford in 1968. He chronicles his career, which started when he was 17 and lied about his age to start working as a doffer in a textile mill, and details his entrance into the fishing industry. After years of work, he built a company, Carlos Seafood, Inc.

On September 23, 2006, Janice Gadaire Fleuriel interviewed Carol Brown and her daughter, Pamela Brown, as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project. Carol shares stories of her father-in-law, Captain Frank Brown Sr., a Portuguese fisherman who settled in Gloucester, becoming a well-respected captain.  She describes his fishing practices and life in the industry, as well as more personal details, like his sense of style and personal integrity.

On September 29, 2012, Madeleine Hall-Arber interviewed Chad Cunningham as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.  Chad discusses his move to New Bedford from Virginia. From the first time Chad saw the fishing boats of New Bedford, he knew he wanted to be on them. Through hard work, determination, and a few connections, Chad got his start in the fishing industry, initially as a cook, before becoming an engineer. He has been fishing ever since.

On September 25, 2010, Markham Starr interviewed Charlie Mitchell as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project. Charlie describes his childhood in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, where he developed a love for the water. After attending school, his plans to go to law school were interrupted by the Vietnam War. Charlie chose to join the Navy and gained extensive experience aboard vessels. Following the war, Charlie entered the tug boating business, founding Mitchell Towing and Salvage, in 1973.