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Host: Natalie Springuel Coastal Conversations: Conversations with people who live, work, and play on the Maine coast, hosted by the University of Maine Sea Grant Program. This month: What is a river herring? Why are there kids in the stream? And what does this all have to do with beavers? In this episode, we talk about river herring and the people that help them make it up stream. We are joined by Emily Farr and Sophie Chivers from the Gulf of Maine River Herring Network and Bucket Davis and Rusty Taylor, two fishermen who have dedicated immense amounts of time to taking care of these fish in their communities. We talk about the work that they do, the challenges the fish face, and how people can help. Guest/s: Kenneth (Bucket) Davis is from East Machias, Maine. He is a state representative, a town selectman, former commercial harvester, volunteer, and teacher. Rustin (Rusty) Taylor is from Somesville, Maine. He is a commercial harvester and field assistant with the Somes Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary. Emily Farr