You See, I See: An Interactive, Visual Conversation about Maine's Working Waterfronts

In this interactive talk, Monique Coombs (MCFA Director of Community Programs) will invite the audience to reflect on images captured by National Geographic photographer David McLain. In 2024, David photographed Maine’s iconic working waterfront and fishermen in action. But what the general public sees in these photos may be quite different from what those within the fishing community see. Monique will guide a conversation with the audience about the striking visuals of commercial fishing and how they contrast with the day-to-day realities of life in the fishing community.
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ABOUT MONIQUE
Monique Coombs is the Director of Community Programs at the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, where she leads initiatives that support the health and well-being of commercial fishermen, fishing families, and coastal communities. A member of a fishing family herself, Monique has worked in the commercial fishing industry for nearly 16 years. Her work includes advocating for Maine’s working waterfronts and addressing the unique challenges facing coastal communities, from mental health to climate impacts and coastal development. Monique brings both personal experience and professional dedication to protecting Maine’s vibrant, resilient fishing heritage.