On September 15, 2002, Nancy Solomon of Long Island Traditions interviewed Bill Hamilton, a member of the Brookhaven Baymens' Association, in Patchogue, New York. Hamilton provided a detailed history of the Brookhaven Baymens' Association, founded in the 1970s, and its initial focus on clamming issues. Key figures in its early days included Grant and John Mensal, Doc Murray, and Mario Carrera. Hamilton discussed various challenges faced by the Association, such as price fixing, reciprocal agreements between townships, and attempts to limit licenses.

On July 12, 2000, Steve Warrick interviewed Bob Kaler as part of the Long Island Traditions oral history collection. Bob Kaler, a lifelong resident of Patchogue, New York, worked in clamming and crabbing for decades. Bob discusses the process of setting trap lines for crabbing, attributing his start in the industry to living near the bay. Over the years, he's seen the number of crabbers increase in reaction to a decline in the clamming industry and the rising demand for crabs.

On July 3, 2000, Steve Warrick interviewed Flo Sharkey as part of the Long Island Traditions oral history collection. Flo, a dedicated baywoman from Long Island, comes from a family deeply rooted in the fishing and shellfishing industry. Flo explains the various methods she uses when clamming and discusses the types of clams she gathers. She learned the trade from her brother and father and shares insights about treading and scratch raking.