Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum

Russell Kingman, Chatham, MA

Russell Kingman, a weir fisherman and fisheries advocate, discusses how he got started in weir fishing after meeting his wife Shannon and the changes in the species he has been seeing in his nets due to climate change. He also talks about the consequences of waterfront gentrification and his emotional connection with his community and his coastline.

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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