Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019
| Interviewee Sort ascending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Peacock | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Valerie Peacock is an education consultant and advocate for fishing communities from Bar Harbor, ME who is the head of the Eastern Maine Skippers Program. Valerie has experience in the fishing industry, including scalloping, lobstering, and sea sampling. Scope and Content Note |
Eliza Oldach , Natalie Springuel | Rockland, ME | University of California, Davis, Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Tom Duym | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Tom Duym, from Lamoine, ME, is a seasoned professional in the fisheries industry with over 45 years of experience. He has dedicated his career to marine education and the development of programs that support young people interested in the fishing industry. Through his work as a coordinator and educator, Duym has been instrumental in fostering community engagement and advocating for sustainable fishing practices in coastal towns. |
Galen Koch, Giulia Cardoso | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Toby Stephenson | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Toby Stephenson is a marine researcher and captain of the research vessel Osprey at the College of the Atlantic. With a background in whale research and a passion for marine mammal studies, Toby has dedicated his career to understanding the behavior and feeding habits of humpback, finback, and minke whales. Toby lives in Ellsworth, ME. |
Galen Koch | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Tim Sheehan | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Tim Sheehan a former teacher from Pembroke, ME, cofounded Gulf of Maine, Inc., a shellfish wholesaler. Scope and Content Note |
Galen Koch, Griffin Pollock | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Steven Burns | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Steven Burns is an experienced lobster fisherman from Bar Harbor, Maine. With a lifelong dedication to his craft, he has been actively involved in the industry since the age of 12. Steven's passion for the ocean, commitment to sustainable practices, and desire to pass on his knowledge to future generations make him a respected figure in the lobster fishing community. Scope and Content Note |
Giulia Cardoso , Natalie Springuel | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Sonya Corbett | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Sonya Corbett is a trap-maker with Sea Rose Trap Company in South Portland, ME. Scope and Content Note |
Natalie Springuel, Eliza Oldach | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum, University of California, Davis | |
| Sarah Madronal | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Sarah Madronal is a fisheries biologist from Cutler, ME. With a background in policy studies, she has focused her work on understanding the social structures and cultural significance surrounding fisheries, particularly alewives. Scope and Content Note |
Matt Frassica | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Sam Belknap | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Sam Belknap, a project leader at the Island Institute from Damariscotta, ME. He is an anthropologist and climate scientist with a background in fishing. He currently works in the nonprofit sector because he wanted to engage in applied work that could bring about real-world change more quickly than academia or the policy world. Scope and Content Note |
Matt Frassica | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Russell Kingman | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Russell Kingman grew up in Denis, a few towns over from Chatham, MA where he is now a weir fisherman and fisheries advocate. He has also done work as a clammer and a coast guard safety trainer, specializing in training fishermen in survival at sea. He is involved in local bands Poi Dog Pondering and SeaFire Kids, which focuses on fisheries music. |
Matt Frassica | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Rodman Sykes | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Rodman Sykes is a seasoned commercial fisherman from Point Judith, Rhode Island. With 50 years of experience in the fishing industry, he represents the third generation of fishermen in his family. Sykes specializes in skate and ground fish. Scope and Content Note |
Galen Koch, Corina Gribble | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum |