First published in Landings, January, 2020 Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations, and the East Coast has the highest number of commercial fishing fatalities in the United States. For New England commercial … Continue reading
The Lifejackets for Lobstermen vans traveled to more than 40 harbors in Massachusetts and Maine, sometimes twice, from spring to late fall this year, offering different types of lifejackets for sale at 50% off the … Continue reading
Last year my 80-year-old mother had a stroke. While washing her face one morning, cells in her brain’s right hemisphere gave way. Blood flooded the area. Immediately her left side collapsed as messages from the … Continue reading
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all adult Americans live with high blood pressure; many people don’t realize they are suffering from it at all. It is possible a person can experience … Continue reading
Warmer weather is on its way, which means that everyone needs to be doing their part to help prevent tickborne diseases. Providers reported over 1,400 cases of Lyme disease in 2018 (preliminary data as of … Continue reading
As the days lengthen and the temperatures warm, lobstermen along the coast are preparing for another summer on the water. While every To Do list automatically includes items like repairing traps and painting buoys, it … Continue reading
For those who spend their time working on the water with strenuous activity and extended workdays, an injury that reduces range of motion or strength can be a serious threat to their livelihood. Whether hauling … Continue reading
The Life Jackets for Lobstermen program was created by researchers at the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety and partner organizations to address a perplexing problem: lobstermen often do not wear life jackets while … Continue reading
As the days grow longer and sun slightly stronger, Maine lobstermen are beginning to assess their gear and get ready for another season on the water. They know that long days at sea will have … Continue reading
According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Lobster fishing deaths accounted for the highest number of occupational fatalities in East Coast fisheries from 2010-2014. Most of these deaths were related to … Continue reading
