Southeast Fisheries Science Center

Interviewee Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Bob Rich Endangered Fishing Traditions of the Greater Miami Area

Bob Rich is a native of Miami, where he spent his entire life and built a successful career in the maritime industry. His journey into the maritime business began with his father, who was initially an engineer for Pan Am but later ventured into entrepreneurship, starting a small business that eventually evolved into selling marine electronics. The industry was relatively small at the time, with no pressing need for radios and depth finders, but it has since grown and transformed with the advent of technologies like the Global Positioning System (GPS).

 Suzana Blake Miami, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center, HistoryMiami Museum
Luis Garcia Endangered Fishing Traditions of the Greater Miami Area

Interview with Luis Garcia

 Vanessa Navarro Maza Miami, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center, HistoryMiami Museum
Manny Toledo Endangered Fishing Traditions of the Greater Miami Area

Manny Toledo is an experienced fisherman hailing from a family with deep fishing traditions. Growing up in a fishing household, he honed his skills in Cuba before migrating to Miami, where he continued the family legacy of building and selling high-quality commercial traps. Known for his expertise in trap building and as a dealer for fellow fishermen, Toledo is a respected figure in the fishing community.

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 Vanessa Navarro Maza Miami, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center, HistoryMiami Museum
Michael Landa Endangered Fishing Traditions of the Greater Miami Area

Interview with Michael Landa

 Suzana Blake Miami, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center, HistoryMiami Museum
Wan Ho Endangered Fishing Traditions of the Greater Miami Area

Interview with Wan Ho

 Suzana Blake Miami, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center, HistoryMiami Museum
Slyvester Dixon A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Sylvester Dixon became a charter fishing guide after the 1990s net ban, previously he was a commercial fisherman. From a young age, he honed his skills and knowledge of fishing, eventually becoming a guide fisherman with over 20 years of experience. 

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 Amanda Stoltz Boca Grande, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Howard Grimm A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Howard Grimm is the mayor of Everglades City. He has ample experience on the water as commercial and recreational fisherman, and he's also involved in the seafood industry. Traditionally, Red Tide events do not affect the Everglades City area, however Grimm recalls one event in the early 80's which occurred offshore. It was the worst one he personally experienced. 

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 Michael Jepson, Suzana Blake Everglades City, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Kenyon Ghandi A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Kenyon Ghandi is old-time Florida fisherman. He began fishing in 1948, and has been a commercial fisherman and owns a seafood market. Gandy narrates the evolution of the fishery in Panama City and gives insight on the history of the area. 

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 Matt McPherson Panama City, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Scott Childress, Jim Zubrick, and Mark Kramer A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Scott Childress was born and raised in Tampa and started fishing at age fifteen, and as an adult got into recreational, then commercial spearfishing out of New Port Richey and, on occasion, Steinhatchee. His inshore fishery is Cedar Key to Tarpon Springs.

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 Michael Jepson Steinhatchee, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Tommy Locke A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Tommy Locke was born in Webster, Florida. He has been fishing his entire life but started his career in Homosassa as a charter captain.

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 Amanda Stoltz Boca Grande, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
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