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| James Gibb |
At the January 15 CCASM Meeting Jim Gibb discussed observations from a soon to be published paper (numerous authors) on the changing fish exploitation in 17th- through 20th-Century Chesapeake Bay. Four of the sites were sites Jim had worked on, and he discussed how and why the animal remains (not just fish) found showed what people were eating changed over time.
The "fish" research was based on data (102,825 identified fish remains) from 252 assemblage—dating to the 17th through early 20th centuries. Statistical analyses indicated that the Chesapeake’s fisheries diversified beginning in the 18th century, with migratory and freshwater fish taxa becoming increasingly important. At the same time, assemblages became more taxonomically homogeneous, reflecting the emergence of a locally adapted regional fishing tradition.
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| Locations/Dates in Study |
This research was funded by a grant from the H2020 European Research Council (951649) awarded to Dr. James H. Barrett. Contributors: Thomas C.A. Royle (Lead author), Danielle L. Buss, J. Ryan Kennedy, Erin H. Kunisch, Susan Trevarthen Andrews, April M. Beisaw, Hayden A. Bernard, Joanne Bowen, Gregory J. Brown, James G. Gibb, D. Brad Hatch, and Henry M. Miller.
James G. Gibb is a Smithsonian Research Associate, is associated with Gibb Archaeological Consulting, and is a founding member of CCASM.
Once again this was a hybrid meeting with most of the people and the speaker attending in person. Thanks to Jim for allowing us to use his Zoom account, and thanks to Peggy and Natalia for providing the hotspot.
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| Before the Meeting Started |
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