Coastal Job: Fishing Gear Upcycler

With a spark of inspiration from a stranger, designer Ali Omar built a business by converting used fishing gear into coveted personal goods.

Oct 1, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Coastal Job: Traditional Ocean Navigator

How Nainoa Thompson learned to read the waves and tap into the magic of the Polynesian wayfinding tradition.

Sep 3, 2021 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Abalone Farmer

Andrew Kim raises a coveted shellfish under a California pier.

Jul 30, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Maritime Pilot

A captain oversees the safe passage of ships into and out of the US East Coast’s busiest port.

Jul 2, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Tuna Auction Manager

Brooks Takenaka keeps the fish flowing at the Honolulu Fish Auction.

May 28, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Penguin Rehabilitator

Braving snapping beaks, Curtly Ambrose helps save injured or distressed penguins and other seabirds.

Apr 30, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Coastal Job: Iceberg Explorer

Jill Heinerth dives into the heart of icebergs at the planet’s poles.

Mar 18, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Coastal Job: Fish Print Artist

This visual artist specializes in making prints from fish, honoring a Japanese tradition.

Feb 24, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes