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202429 minGdocumentary

We Can Get There From Here

202429 minGdocumentary

Abby Barrows transforms an oyster farm in Deer Isle, Maine, into a thriving business that champions plastic-free mariculture and sustainable seafood practices.

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We Can Get There From Here

2024• 29 minG

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Abby Barrows transforms an oyster farm in Deer Isle, Maine, into a thriving business that champions plastic-free mariculture and sustainable seafood practices.

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Abby Barrows, a marine microplastics researcher, transitioned from global studies to local stewardship by purchasing an oyster farm in Deer Isle, Maine, in 2015. Faced with an overwhelming amount of plastic gear, she transformed her side-project into a thriving family business. Today, Deer Isle Oyster Co. champions plastic-free mariculture practices while producing some of the finest oysters globally. This narrative captures a season on the farm, reflecting the challenges and opportunities of an island community navigating its environmental future.

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