Name: From Sea to Shore: Gloucester’s Fishing & Foodways Through Time
Start: 2026-01-15T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-15T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

$From Sea to Shore: Gloucester\u2019s Fishing & Foodways Through Time$

Dive into Gloucester’s rich fishing history and tasty food traditions in this fun, hands-on event!
About this Event

From Sea to Shore: Gloucester’s Fishing & Foodways Through Time

How do Gloucester’s working waterfront, its fishing fleets, marine research institute, and its changing food culture shape the community we know today? Join Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) and the Schooner Adventure for an evening exploring the city’s maritime past, present, and future—from historic schooners and traditional fishing practices to leveraging marine genomic research to support sustainable fisheries.

This special program brings together historians, scientists, mariners, and community stewards to examine the enduring relationship between sea and shore. Through short presentations followed by moderated conversation and audience Q&A, attendees will discover how Gloucester’s foodways have evolved, how science is transforming our understanding of regional fisheries, and how these narratives continue to inform local identity.

Featured Speakers

Tim O'Donnell, Research Scientist

Emma Strand, Ph.D., Staff Scientist

Justin Demitri, Historian and Author on Gloucester Fishing Heritage

Emily Pearce, Executive Director, Schooner Adventure

Presented by:

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) - Addressing critical challenges facing our oceans, human health and the environment through innovative scientific research and education.

The Gloucester Adventure, inc. - Schooner Adventure, a National Historic Landmark vessel preserving Gloucester’s fishing heritage.