The Center for Marine Conservation
Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Jimmy Albright | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Narrator Jimmy Albright of Islamorada, FL was a retired fishing guide at the time of the interview. He is the originator of the Albright Knot, a strong line-to-line connection used for attaching lines of different diameters. |
Karen DeMaria | Islamorada, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | |
Tony Iorucci | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Narrator Tony Iorucci, of Grassy Key, Florida, was a commercial fisherman at the time of the interview. |
Karen DeMaria | Grassy Key, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | |
Mimi and Simon Stafford | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Mimi and Simon Stafford |
Karen DeMaria | Big Coppitt Key, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | |
Art Barton | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Art Barton, long-time resident of Key West, Florida, a fishing guide with a deep-rooted history and connection to the area. His first visit to the region was around 1962 or 1963, and he became a regular visitor thereafter. In 1972, after retiring, he decided to make Key West his permanent home, initially living there only during the winter months. By 1978, he had transitioned to living in Key West year-round and has remained there ever since. Barton is deeply involved in the local fishing industry, both as a hobby and a profession. |
Karen DeMaria | Key West, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | |
George Jones | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Narrator George Jones, of Key Largo, Florida, was a park manager and recreational fisher at the time of the interview. |
Karen DeMaria | Key Largo, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | |
Merle Stanfill | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Narrator Merle Stanfill, of Big Coppitt Key, Florida, was a commercial fisher at the time of the interview. |
Karen DeMaria | Big Coppitt Key, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | |
Freeman Bateman, Sr. | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Freeman Bateman, Sr. is a seasoned commercial shrimper from Everglades City with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry. His career spans several decades, during which he has witnessed significant changes in the shrimping landscape. Bateman's deep understanding of the history of shrimping is rooted in his personal experiences and the stories passed down through generations. His insights extend beyond the technical aspects of shrimping to include the environmental factors that impact shrimp habitats. |
Karen DeMaria | Marathon, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | |
John Koenig | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Narrator John Koenig, of Key West, Florida, was a banker and recreational fisher possessing over forty years of experience fishing Florida Keys waters. |
Karen DeMaria | Key West, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | |
Grady Sullivan | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Grady Sullivan of Big Pine Key, Florida is a seasoned marine life collector and fisherman who has been a full-time resident of the Florida Keys for over two decades. His primary occupation involves collecting marine specimens for various purposes, including wholesale, retail, and for renowned marine life institutions such as SeaWorld and Miami Seaquarium. In addition to this, Sullivan also collects plants, mollusks, and live rocks for aquariums, showcasing a broad understanding and appreciation of marine life. |
Karen DeMaria | Big Pine Key, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | |
Ray Bently | Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Narrator Ray Bently of Big Pine Key, Florida was a recreational fisher at the time of the interview. |
Karen DeMaria | Big Pine Key, FL | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation |