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The Morning Ritual_ A Lobster Fisherman’s Daily Routine

Published on the December 13, 2024 in Writing & Translation

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The Morning Ritual: A Lobster Fisherman’s Daily Routine” provides an intimate view of a lobster fisherman’s life. The project documents the early-morning rhythms and fine-tuned process of this coastal profession, from setting traps and heading to sea at dawn to sorting the day’s catch on the dock. Through detailed steps — checking traps, hauling lobsters, caring for gear — the piece reveals the resilience, skill and connection to nature involved in lobster fishing. It captures the mix of ordinariness, toil and respect for the ocean that is hallmark of this arduous but rewarding way of life.

Project overview

Is there anyone more iconic of Nova Scotia than a lobster fisherman? The Morning Ritual: A Lobster Fisherman's Daily Routines is a visual narrative of one such fisherman and their daily life. It provides a window into the behind-the-scenes world of early-morning routines, detailing the laborious process of setting traps, hauling lobsters and caring for the fishing gear. The project emphasizes the staminas, skills and a closeness to nature integral to this traditional maritime way of life. By recording the quotidian and labor of the work, the project emphasizes the respect shown for the ocean and the rigors and rewards of lobster fishing.

Category Writing & Translation
Subcategory Article writing
How many words? Between 1,000 and 5,000 words
Is this a project or a position? Project
Required availability As needed

Delivery term: Not specified

Skills needed

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