Kate Fox captures the profession of mussel farming.

As fish dealers began to buy crabmeat in larger numbers, picking and packing the meat became an important business for Cheryl Robinson and others who live on Little Deer Isle. Kara Urion captures the work of crab pickers on Little Deer Isle.

In the process of cracking open sea urchins, David Gavril observes two men looking for roe.

For over 35 years, the Custom House Wharf has conducted business. Pam Berry captures how the people at the wharf have their own unwritten rules and way of doing things.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. David Gavril and others capture how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Heather Coryell visits Gladys McLean to speak about her personal history and working as a waitress.

Tim Rice speaks to David Breggia about his life on Munjoy Hill in Portland's Little Italy.

As fish dealers began to buy crabmeat in larger numbers, picking and packing the meat became an important business for Cheryl Robinson and others who live on Little Deer Isle. Molly May highlights the work of crab pickers on Little Deer Isle and discusses how the industry functions.

Jenna Lane discusses the history of the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad, and how tourism plays a large factor in Belfast.

Moving to Maine to live peacefully in retirement, Lynn Smith is caught in the middle of an environmental issue regarding dam removal. Mujahid Suliman documents how Smith has to deal with local politics that may force her out of her home, and the changes removing a dam does for the land and fish population.

Table of contents for March 1979 Salt Magazine.

Pamela Wood highlights the life of John A. Craig, a former longshoreman of 43 years in Eastport. Wood speaks to Craig about stories from along the waterfront.