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.

Hillary Berliner documents the lives of migrant workers from Honduras who work in forestry, known as brushcutters. Berliner learns about the work that these workers performer in the forestry industry and discusses their personal stories.

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.