NOAA Fisheries

Interviewee Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Paul Nelson

This is an oral history interview with Captain Paul Nelson, who talks about the history of fishing on the East Coast of Florida.

 Kenneth Brennan Daytona, FL NOAA Fisheries
Robert Stone

Oral history interview with Captain Bob Stone on the history of fishing on the East Coast of Florida

 Kenneth Brennan Ponce Inlet, FL NOAA Fisheries
Doug Miner Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries

Doug ran a fishing vessel until 2008 when the regulations forced him to change careers. He is now working on a tug boat.

Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes
Date Collection Completed: On going
Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov
Geographic Location: Locations across New England

 Kate Yentes, Tarsila Seara Stonington, CT NOAA Fisheries
John Moore Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries

John explains what it is like to be part of a fishing family. He discusses his decisions to enter fishing while still obtaining a bachelor's and master's degree.

 Lisa Colburn Narragansett, RI NOAA Fisheries
Mary O'Rourke Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries

Mary is a net maker and former fisherman.

Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes
Date Collection Completed: On going
Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov
Geographic Location: Locations across New England

 Lisa Colburn , Azure Dee Westwood Narragansett, RI NOAA Fisheries
David Pottle Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries

David is a commercial fishermen in Eastport, Maine. Because of the economy in Eastport, David has to work multiple jobs in addition to fishing.

Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes
Date Collection Completed: On going
Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov
Geographic Location: Locations across New England

 Lisa Colburn , Kate Yentes Perry, ME NOAA Fisheries
Joel Stanhope Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries

David is a commercial fishermen in Eastport, Maine. Because of the economy in Eastport, David has to work multiple jobs in addition to fishing.

Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes
Date Collection Completed: On going
Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov
Geographic Location: Locations across New England

 Lisa Colburn , Kate Yentes Perry, ME NOAA Fisheries
Ellen Schomer Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries

Ellen is a former fisherman. She speaks about what it was like being a woman in the fishing industry.

Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes
Date Collection Completed: On going
Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov
Geographic Location: Locations across New England

 Lisa Colburn South Kingstown, RI NOAA Fisheries
Pam Smith Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries

Pam Smith is a school teacher from Jonesport, Maine, with a rich family history tracing back to Ireland. She is the second of four siblings, with her older brother living on Beal's Island, her younger brother having lived in California and now shipping out, and her sister residing in Florida. Her husband is a fisherman, involved in various fisheries including quahogging, lobstering, scallop diving, and tuna fishing. He originally bought his boat in 1987 for gill netting, but lost his ground fish permit the same year. Despite this setback, he has managed to make a living from fishing.

 Lisa Colburn Jonesport, ME NOAA Fisheries
Diane Williams Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries

Diane is the wife of a lobsterman.  She speaks about how regulations are impacting her family.

Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes
Date Collection Completed: On going
Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov
Geographic Location: Locations across New England

 Lisa Colburn , Amy Gerber Stonington, ME NOAA Fisheries
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