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Host: Galen Koch Editorial Help: Natalie Springuel Theme Music: Paul Anderson – A Following Sea Most of the music in the episode is by cue-shop.com. Coastal Conversations: Conversations with people who live, work, and play on the Maine coast, hosted by the University of Maine Sea Grant Program. Abbey Barrows and Ben Jackson, owner and operators of Deer Isle Oyster Company bought their farm that came with an array of equipment all made out of plastic. Abby, being a marine researcher that focuses on mitigating microplastics in our coastal ecosystems, knew there had to be a different way of farming oysters while reducing their plastic footprint. With collaboration from other people with similar interests and passions, listen in to hear about how they are fabricating their own path to a plastic-free business. Guest/s: Abbey Barrows – Owner and operator of Deer Isle Oyster Company. Ben Jackson – Employee at Deer Isle Oyster Company. Katie Weiler – Founder and President of Viable Gear. FMI: