Interview with fisherman and dealer M.J. Keating of Port Mulgrave, N.S. near the Gut of Canso. Interview conducted by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery.

This interview with Captain Ahmon Mallock of Portland, ME took place on November 23, 1893. Members of the Joint Fisheries Commission conducted the interview in an effort to gain information on the mackerel fishery.

Interview with Harbor Inspector and Fishery Overseer Joseph O'Brien of St. John, N.B. Interview contains descriptions of New Brunswick fisheries, St. John County, saw mill and tanning industry, factories, industrial pollution and salmon populations.

Interview with fisherman W.G. Pool of Gloucester, MA by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery.

This interview with fish dealer A.M. Smith of Portland, ME took place on November 23, 1893. Members of the Joint Fisheries Commission conducted the interview in an effort to gain information on the mackerel fishery.

Date above approximate. Interview with fisherman William Hudder of Gloucester, MA by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery.

J. M. Brown is a native of Gloucester/Marshallberg. He has four children, Julie, Julian (Bubbie), George and Beth. J.M's father, Julian Sr., was part owner of Brown's Island, located between Marshallberg and Harkers Island.  J.M.'s first wife Patsy (deceased) was the mother of all the children and he has subsequently re-married to wife Pat. Bubbie and George have both been commercial fishermen. Bubbie currently operates a dredging operation and George operates a crane service.

A panel discussion of retired oystermen whose recollections spanned from post World War I (1918) through the 1990s including Bill Biggs, 1926-2001, John Dubois, 1912-2001, Charlie Elmer, 1912-2006, Arthur Hinson, 1917-2012, Jack King, 1928-2001, Joe Lore, 1910-2000 and Mort Hughes, 1920-2012. They discuss hiring crews from the Chesapeake, planting oysters during Bay Season, harvesting, dredging, food, running a boat and changing from sail to power. Plus questions, comments and stories from the audience.

Seven local citizens of Port Norris, New Jersey shared their stories about their lives and jobs as shuckers in the various packing houses in Maurice River, Bivalve, Shellpile, Port Norris and Mauricetown, New Jersey. The panelist include: Georgia Robinson, Florence Robinson, Freddie Smith, Beryl Whittington, Margaret Towner, Anna Young and Sandra King. They describe how they shucked oysters using either the stabbing or cracking methods; what they were paid; and their living and working conditions. The program includes audience participation with question and answers from the panel.

Photos of various fishing vessels being shown to the interviewer are discussed as well as their captains. Boats mentioned are Henry Klimm's ALMA K. which preceded his CAPTAIN BILL series of vessels, Vincent's PRISCILLA V. and the MORNINGSTAR from Vineyard Haven. Captain Shepherd began fishing in 1934 out of Woods Hole. Discussed are types of fish and fishing techniques during the period of Sam Cahoon's market. He mentions Sam's fair and generous treatment of fishermen. Discussed is the difference in prices for fish between the 1930's and 1980's.