ClimateSeptember 1, 2026
watermen
WAW-ter-men
Definition
People who make their living by working on the water, typically through commercial fishing, crabbing, or harvesting oysters.
Etymology
The word is a compound of the Old English 'wæter' (water) and 'mann' (person), used since the Middle Ages to describe individuals whose occupation involves navigating or working upon bodies of water.
In the news
The article suggests interviewing watermen to gain firsthand insight into how they harvest wild oysters and their observations regarding water quality and industry regulations.
Oysters, Boisterous or Scarce, Fuel Local Environment Stories
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