Mr. Violino tells the story of a radio transmission he overheard on the Cape Cod Canal.

Jimmy Dwyer has been a lumper in New Bedford since 1960. He talks about his work as a lumper, his connection with a vessel lost at sea, his very short fishing career, and the nicknames of those on the New Bedford waterfront.

Mr. Olson tells of his days fishing with gill nets, lobstering in the 1960's and 1970's and his first lobster boat.

Mr. Wheeler shares two stories from his life as a fisherman and the son of a fisherman.

Mr. Edwards tells the story of a time his father was thought lost at sea.

Ms. Panteleakos talks about recreational fishing.

Ms. Wheeler-Forrest tells two stories about her life as a third generation trap fisherman.

Ms. Enoksen discusses what life is like as a fisherman's wife.

Nancy Quintin is the daughter of an Azorean whaleman and the husband of a scallop captain for 30+ years. She tells the story of when she was pregnant and was on the radio with her husband.

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.