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| Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Jaap | Decades of Change in the Florida Reef Tract: An Oral History Project |
Walter Japp, born on December 28, 1940, in Duluth, MN, spent most of his life in Miami and St. Petersburg, Florida. He was a veteran of the US Army. Walter graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in marine biology. For 35 years, he worked as a coral reef ecologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. After retirement, Walter co-founded Lithophyte Research, focusing on evaluating and replacing damaged coral reefs. |
Zachary Mason | St. Petersburg, FL | NOAA Heritage Program, University of Maryland's Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies, Coral Reef Conservation Program, Coral Reef Information System | |
| Will Benson | Decades of Change in the Florida Reef Tract: An Oral History Project |
"[Capt.]Will Benson grew up on the waters of the Florida Keys. With a push pole in one hand and a camera in the other, Will has guided his clients and his audience to amazing memories on the flats and on film. His lifelong passion for the ocean is the heart and soul of WorldANGLING. As a professional guide he knows what it takes to create unforgettable experiences on the water and brings an immense dedication to the guide profession. |
Zachary Mason | Key West, FL | NOAA Heritage Program, Coral Reef Conservation Program, Coral Reef Information System, University of Maryland's Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies |