Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum

Herb Carter, Jr., Deer Isle, Maine

Herbert (Herb) Carter Jr., a commercial shellfish harvester from Deer Isle, ME, describes his observations during the 64 years he has lived and worked on the local mudflats. He shares insights from his current work to reintroduce mussel beds in South Deer Isle and his hope to collaborate with some of the local research institutions.

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

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