Recommended readings

Mercer explores the complex relationship between Maine’s iconic lobster fishery, the coastal communities that depend on it, and a rapidly changing ocean. Mercer examines how warming waters, shifting lobster populations, conservation regulations, and economic pressures are creating uncertainty for lobstermen and their families. Through the experiences of people connected to the industry, the book shows that lobster fishing is more than an occupation—it is deeply tied to local identity and communi

Tsui explores the deep connection between the climate crisis and our mental health. She challenges the idea that eco-anxiety is simply an individual emotional problem, arguing that feelings of grief, fear, anger, and burnout are understandable responses to environmental destruction and the social systems that contribute to it. Tsui emphasizes community, collective care, solidarity, and climate justice as pathways toward meaningful change and hope. 

Drawing from their work in marine pollution research, Liboiron turns this critique toward science itself. The book asks researchers to consider who has the authority to collect samples, define environmental problems, produce knowledge, and determine acceptable levels of harm. In doing so, it demonstrates that research methods are not separate from questions of ethics, power, and responsibility.