Captain Jason Joyce and Observer Mike go out 30 miles from Swans Island, Maine, to collect scientific data through ground fishing on August 24, 2011. Jason Joyce and an observer takes time through lobster season to contribute collecting data for Penebscot East Rescource Center(PERC). His time as well as the observers is invaluable for PERC'S research.

Andrew Joyce, Captain Jason Joyce's son drags baited hooks from the dock to the boat from Swans Island, Maine, to collect scientific data through ground fishing on August 24, 2011. Jason Joyce and an observer takes time through lobster season to contribute collecting data for Penebscot East Rescource Center(PERC). His time as well as the observers is invaluable for PERC'S research.

Captain Jason Joyce checks his bearings through radar from Swans Island, Maine, to collect scientific data through ground fishing on August 24, 2011. Jason Joyce and an observer takes time through lobster season to contribute collecting data for Penebscot East Rescource Center(PERC). His time as well as the observers is invaluable for PERC'S research.

Captain Jason Joyce checks his bearings through radar from Swans Island, Maine, to collect scientific data through ground fishing on August 24, 2011. Jason Joyce and an observer takes time through lobster season to contribute collecting data for Penebscot East Rescource Center(PERC). His time as well as the observers is invaluable for PERC'S research.

Captain Jason Joyce pulls up a dog fish 30 miles from Swans Island, Maine, to collect scientific data through ground fishing on August 24, 2011. Jason Joyce and an observer takes time through lobster season to contribute collecting data for Penebscot East Rescource Center(PERC). Dog fish are an abundance in the area of ground fishin.

Mike, an observer on the boat cuts of a dog fish's head 30 miles from Swans Island, Maine, to collect scientific data through ground fishing on August 24, 2011. Mike documents the time the hooks were dropped, the time it was picked up, the weight and length of the fish and how many were caught in the area. All data contributes to Penebscot East Rescource Center(PERC) overal data sheets. His time is invaluable for PERC'S research.

Sunset hits Swan's Island Harbor, Maine, on August 23, 2011. The community of Swans Island relies of the abundance of lobsters to maintain fisherman's lifestyle and the village's economy.

make their way up the mountain August 24, 2011 on Ragged Mountain in Camden, Maine. The Coastal Mountains Land Trust in Camden, Maine is building a trail "Around The Mountain" for mountain bikers, cross country skiers and hikers. (Photo by Kevin Heslin)

A red leaf rests on a fern August 23, 2011 on Ragged Mountain at the Camden Snow Bowl in Camden, Maine. The Coastal Mountains Land Trust in Camden, Maine is building a trail "Around The Mountain" for mountain bikers, cross country skiers and hikers. (Photo by Kevin Heslin)

Maine Nature Conservancy conducts the seven year data collection on the Appleton Bog, Appleton, Maine. For more information and identification, contact Nancy Sferra, Director of Science and Stewardship Maine Nature Conservancy, Brunswick, Maine.

Maine Nature Conservancy conducts the seven year data collection on the Appleton Bog, Appleton, Maine. For more information and identification, contact Nancy Sferra, Director of Science and Stewardship Maine Nature Conservancy, Brunswick, Maine.

Maine Nature Conservancy conducts the seven year data collection on the Appleton Bog, Appleton, Maine. For more information and identification, contact Nancy Sferra, Director of Science and Stewardship Maine Nature Conservancy, Brunswick, Maine.

Maine Nature Conservancy conducts the seven year data collection on the Appleton Bog, Appleton, Maine. For more information and identification, contact Nancy Sferra, Director of Science and Stewardship Maine Nature Conservancy, Brunswick, Maine.

Maine Nature Conservancy conducts the seven year data collection on the Appleton Bog, Appleton, Maine. For more information and identification, contact Nancy Sferra, Director of Science and Stewardship Maine Nature Conservancy, Brunswick, Maine.

Maine Nature Conservancy conducts the seven year data collection on the Appleton Bog, Appleton, Maine. For more information and identification, contact Nancy Sferra, Director of Science and Stewardship Maine Nature Conservancy, Brunswick, Maine.

Maine Nature Conservancy conducts the seven year data collection on the Appleton Bog, Appleton, Maine. For more information and identification, contact Nancy Sferra, Director of Science and Stewardship Maine Nature Conservancy, Brunswick, Maine.

Phil Kinter prepares for a long day of lobster fishing on the Stephanie Diane Aug. 24, 2011, at Bar Harbor, Maine. Many fishing communities depend on the abundance of lobster to sustain their way of life. (Photo by Jonathan Snyder)

Phil Kinter sorts through lobsters and releases ones that are too small Aug. 24, 2011, at Bar Harbor, Maine. Good stewardship will help maintain sustain ability of lobster resources and prevention of over fishing. (Photo by Jonathan Snyder)

Capt. Lawrence Hodgkins grabs his buoy out of the water Aug. 24, 2011, at Bar Harbor, Maine. Lawrence use to catch ground fish until . (Photo by Jonathan Snyder)