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Faces of Ocean Planning: Lobsterman Richard Nelson

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Faces of Ocean Planning: Lobsterman Richard Nelson

29th April

From his view aboard the FV Pescadero, lobsterman Richard Nelson has witnessed a lot of change along the coastline of Friendship, Maine, over the last 30-plus years.… Read the rest

Faces of Ocean Planning: Rebecca Clark Uchenna of the Island Institute

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Faces of Ocean Planning: Rebecca Clark Uchenna of the Island Institute

8th February

“Island life” is pretty unique. For some islanders, day-to-day life means relying on ferries to the mainland to go to work or buy groceries and other household goods.… Read the rest

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