Site Analysis: An exploration into the future of Vinalhaven, ME

The effects of climate change has left the future of Vinalhaven uncertain. For those who live on Vinalhaven or in other fishing communities in the Gulf of Maine, the ocean is their livelihood. If the ocean no longer provides, what do they do?

It is my understanding that these fisherman and lobstermen should adapt to the sea as it changes and be prepared for what the future holds. It is never too early to consider the opportunities and drawbacks of warming waters. I am not providing explicit solutions however I am suggesting open-mindedness and wariness for what the future holds.

In the charts to the right, notice how as the global sea temperature rises, lobster populations shift further north to colder Arctic water.

images: NOAA.gov

This was the first basket iteration. I learned to use wood glue and clamps to put the panels together. I combined wood glue with sawdust I collected when I sanded the panels to form a paste to fix any cosmetic damages.