1999Fishermen staged a floating protest on the back shore because of fishing restrictions.Economy and Industry, Maritime & Fishing Industry
On April 1, a dozen boats along the back shore lowered their lines in a mock demonstration to protest fishing restrictions imposed earlier in the year. They were videotaped by the Coast Guard until the deception was discovered.
Reynolds, Josh and Taormina, Barbara. "Fishermen stage protest over closures." Gloucester Daily Times. April 2, 1999.