Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum

Bruce Bourque, Freeport, Maine

Bruce Bourque has taught archaeology and conducted research at Bates College since 1972. Now retired from teaching, he is working on a documentary film on the history of Maine's fisheries. Bourque talks about the insights he gained into the ecological effects of fishing through his archaeological work and how historical information is a great resource to inform fisheries management.

Interviewed by Matt Frassica at the 2019 Maine Fishermen's Forum. To hear the full interview, please visit NOAA’s Voices Oral History Archive.

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