Charlie Mitchell, born on March 5, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a prominent figure in the maritime industry. With a childhood spent near the water in Fairhaven, he developed a deep affinity for maritime activities. After attending college and beginning law school, his plans were interrupted by the draft during the Vietnam War. He chose to join the Navy through the ROTC program and gained extensive sea experience aboard various ships, including destroyers.

Born in 1949, Charlotte Enoksen grew up in a tight-knit immigrant community, where many families were involved in the fishing industry. Her father, a Norwegian immigrant, became a fisherman and transitioned from groundfishing to scalloping over the years. 

Chris Rodriques worked in several New Bedford fish houses during the 1970s and 1980s and saw the changes in that sector as a result of the strike and the loss of the fish house workers union. She was born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Chris grew up in a family with a background in various professions, including grocery store ownership and pharmacy work. Chris herself initially pursued a career in the telephone company and other odd jobs, but eventually found employment in the New Bedford fish houses during the 1970s and 1980s.

Crista Bank, a fisheries research technician, has a diverse background in marine biology. She graduated from UMass Dartmouth in 1994 and gained experience studying coral reef ecosystems in Australia. She later worked as a marine biology instructor in the Florida Keys and participated in a distance learning project on a sailing ship. Crista's career then took her to New Bedford, Massachusetts, where she joined the sail training ship Ernestina and became involved in the fisheries observer program.

Dan Orchard began his career as a fisherman, working in different fisheries along the Pacific Coast, from Southern California to Alaska. After leaving the Coast Guard, he ventured into lobster fishing but soon realized his passion lay in bigger boats, particularly draggers. Dan then worked on the boat The Travis and Natalie out of Point Judith, Rhode Island, where he gained extensive knowledge about fishing, including cutting, gutting, cleaning, and stacking fish on ice. Dan went on to explore different fisheries, including squid fishing and even caught rare species along the way.

Dave and Judy Dutra are a couple who have been involved in the fishing industry for many years. Dave, a lifelong fisherman, has spent his life on the water, working on various fishing boats. Judy, on the other hand, is a registered nurse who worked as a school nurse for over fifteen years. In the early years of their marriage, Judy fished with Dave on their boat, the Wildflower, and later on the Richard & Arnold. They had two sons who also became involved in fishing at a young age.

Dave Densmore and Pat Densmore are a married couple who have both worked as fishermen. Dave Densmore is a male fisherman who hails from Kodiak, Alaska, and has fished from the same port. Pat Densmore is a female fisherman who has also worked as a farmer. They both have a deep connection to the fishing industry and have firsthand experience in the challenges and rewards of this occupation.

Dave Martins is a 35-year-old fisheries technician at SMAST (School for Marine Science and Technology) based in New Bedford. He was born on October 22, 1971, at Saint Annes Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, to Azorean/Portuguese parents who immigrated from the island of Saint Michael in the Azores, Portugal. Despite his family not being directly involved in fishing, it was a significant part of their life, both for recreation and home consumption.

Deb Shrader is a passionate advocate for fishermen and their families, dedicated to ensuring their rights and the sustainability of ocean resources. Despite having no family background in fishing, she married Ron Shrader, a fisherman and captain, which ignited her interest in the fishing industry and its challenges. She became a driving force behind Shore Support, an advocacy group she founded to bridge the gap between fishermen and regulatory processes.

Diane Flynn is a female inshore shellfisher and clam shack owner from Bourne, Massachusetts. She was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, but grew up in Bourne. Flynn has been involved in the fishing industry for over twenty-seven years, having entered the industry through her partner. She and her partner operate small boats for inshore fishing in Bourne, Massachusetts. Flynn's work involves not only fishing but also culling and packing clams. Over the years, she has seen the industry evolve and has witnessed the challenges faced by young people trying to enter the industry.