“The ocean demands profound respect.  While fishing, I always maintain intense focus on the water, exercising hyper-vigilant attention to constantly changing sea conditions.  Wind speed, direction, tide cycle, bathymetry...countless variables interact throughout the day to continuously create a new ocean surface.  I am privileged to experience the mesmerizing beauty of the resulting waves as they evolve to reflect the endless energy fluctuation of the Sea.” - Luther Bates
 

“Fleet diversity and biodiversity are an absolute must in order to sustain the fishing communities that fuel the economy of New England. I care because I fish for a living and want children growing up in my community to have the opportunity to do the same, and provide for their own families as they grow.” -Shannon Eldredge

 

“The Chatham Harvesters Cooperative is a fishermen-owned business that works from a core value of sustainable community and practices, fair off-the-boat pricing for the products harvested, and better control of the supply change in which they provide seafood.

I believe the future of the fishing industry is through the harvester, micro businesses/ small food hubs and processors that feed and provide regional community with locally harvested and value-added food products.” -Shareen Davis