01 Jan 1970
Aberdeen
Explore the growth of Aberdeen’s sparkling streets.
People of the Sea
On the Magdalen Islands, during the short lobster season, fishermen and plant workers ensure the economic prosperity of an entire people. In the reality of a global market driven by the United States, the fragility of the fishing industry is palpable, as is the future of seafaring and island culture.
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