Peter Brace explores the life of Jeff Peterson, a lobsterman and inventor who builds lobster traps.

Table of contents for December 1983 Salt Magazine.

Lynn Kippax Jr. captures Moses Pike in action as he removes cases of packed sardines from the steam report at the Port Clyde sardine factory.

Living on Swan's Island for over 83 years, Edwin Gott finds it almost like a dream. Deborah Garvin speaks to Gott about his experiences on the island.

Getting up at 5 o'clock every morning for the past two summers, Anne Pierter is a bait girl on a lobster boat. Anne Pierter documents her experience working on a lobster boat.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Marrying into the lobster industry, Julie Eaton is not a lobsterwoman, but a lobsterman. Aubrey White highlights the work that Eaton does for the lobster industry.

When long-time friend Monty Washburn invited Salt students on an expedition, they wasted no time in joining along. Jay York reports from Washburn's hunting camp near Upton on the subject of fiddlehead hunting.

Pamela Wood highlights how David Turner, an Eastport councilman, holds the power to question Pittston Company's actions.

Needing to make changes to the way fish were caught in Port Clyde, Glen Libby and others formed the Midcoast Fishermen's Cooperative in order to protect their resources and make more money. Willa Kammerer speaks to Glen Libby about the impact that him and other fishermen are making in the Gulf of Maine, and how they process their own catches.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Martha McNey takes a trip with Casey Stender on his boat, the Petra Anne, to document his work as a fisherman.