Corina Gribble
Interviewee Sort ascending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Steve Train | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Stephen Train is a seasoned commercial fisherman hailing from Long Island, Maine, a tight-knit community deeply rooted in maritime traditions. Born into a family with a rich legacy of fishing, Train has spent the majority of his life navigating the waters of the North Atlantic, harvesting the sea's bounty. His intimate knowledge of the local marine environment, coupled with years of hands-on experience, has made him a respected figure among his peers. |
Corina Gribble , Ela Keegan | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, Working Waterfront Festival | |
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 | |
Nicole Faghin | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Nicole Faghin is a coastal management specialist affiliated with Washington Sea Grant, an organization dedicated to fostering sustainable use of marine resources. Her professional endeavors are primarily centered around the Puget Sound region, where she engages with waterfront communities. Faghin's work encompasses a broad spectrum of issues, including the preservation of working waterfronts, the mediation of land use conflicts, the addressing of environmental concerns, and the advancement of workforce education. |
Corina Gribble , Ela Keegan | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
Michael Wills | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
From initially moving to Traverse City, Michigan, to open a dive shop, Mike Wills has worked in a variety of waterfront-related jobs, from working on boats, operating two marinas, opening a community sailing program, and developing three waterfront real estate in downtown Traverse City. Wills serves as the chair of the Discovery Center Great Lakes, a prominent organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the working waterfront in Traverse City, Michigan. |
Ela Keegan, Corina Gribble | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
Meaghan Gass | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Meaghan Gass serves as an extension educator with Michigan Sea Grant, a collaborative effort that fosters economic growth and protects Michigan’s coastal, Great Lakes resources through education, research, and outreach. In her role, Gass is deeply involved in the Great Lakes region, particularly focusing on the working waterfronts. Her work is driven by a commitment to the understanding and stewardship of freshwater resources. |
Corina Gribble , Kaitlyn Clark | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
Matt Campo | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Matt Campo is a senior research specialist at Rutgers University, where he has dedicated his career to the study and advocacy of sustainable urban planning, with a particular focus on waterfront communities. His expertise encompasses a broad range of issues related to coastal areas, including industrial development, commercial fishing, recreational use, and the challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise. Campo's work is characterized by a deep understanding of the complex dynamics that shape waterfronts and the diverse needs of the populations that depend on them. |
Natalie Springuel, Corina Gribble | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
Marina Cucuzza | Voices of the Maine Fishermen's Forum 2018 |
Marina Cucuzza, a marine researcher from Boston, MA, is currently working on her thesis which assesses the capacity for sustainability in coastal communities. She discusses buzz words such as resilience and sustainability which she finds important to define and what she has come across in her projects so far. |
Matt Frassica, Corina Gribble | Rockland, ME | Maine Fishermen’s Forum, Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute | |
Marcia Beal Brazer | Voices of the Maine Fishermen's Forum 2018 |
Marcia Beal Brazer, from Ogunquit, ME, shares a personal story about her husband Norman Brazer, a lobsterman, who got tangled in a lobster buoy rope and fell overboard while fishing near Boon Island, ME. N. Brazer was lucky that he was carrying a knife and was able to untangle himself; however, when he surfaced, he could not find his boat. Luckily, another lobsterman, Mark Sewell, noticed N. Brazer’s body floating and took him to the hospital. After three rounds of CPR, N. Brazer finally responded. He is still a lobsterman. M. |
Matt Frassica, Corina Gribble | Rockland, ME | Maine Fishermen’s Forum, Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute | |
Marc Hoffman | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Marc Hoffman is a business owner, author, and advocate for fisheries management. As the owner of M. K. Hoffman Services, he specializes in selling automotive mechanical lubricants and additives aimed at improving fuel efficiency. With his book Shell Game, Hoffman alleges that the high 2008 oil prices were caused by actions of investment banks rather than the mortgage collapse. Additionally, he actively participates in fisheries management as a member of the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission Advisory Panel. |
Natalie Springuel, Corina Gribble | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
Kenneth Walker | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Kenneth Walker is a seasoned professional affiliated with NOAA's Office for Coastal Management, where he plays a pivotal role in addressing the complexities of coastal conservation and utilization. His career trajectory has been marked by a deep commitment to the stewardship of coastal resources, reflecting a personal connection to the working waterfront that has been both a driving force and a source of insight in his professional endeavors. |
Corina Gribble , Kaitlyn Clark | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network |