Southeast Fisheries Science Center
| Interviewee | Collection Sort ascending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Croke | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Joe Croke is a recent commercial fisherman, who started fishing in the Cortez area in 2008. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Bryon Holland | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Bryon Holland is an experienced fisherman with a passion for the waters off Johns Pass, where he has been fishing since 1984. With a background in commercial fishing and later transitioning to charter boat fishing, Bryon has extensive knowledge of the region's marine life and fishing patterns. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson, Amanda Stoltz | Madeira Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Lou Bagget | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Lou Baggett is a 5th generation Floridian fisherman. He was once a commercial fisherman, and now mostly employs charter services. Scope and Content Note In this interview, Baggett enlightens us on the rapid, environmental changes occurring in southwest Florida. The most intense Red Tide he has experienced was in 2013, which he attributes to a phosphate dumping event. |
Suzana Blake | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| John Philip Banyas | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
John Banyas is a fourth-generation fisherman from Cortez, Florida. He has dedicated his life to the fishing industry, learning the trade from his grandfather and engaging in various fishing techniques such as gill netting and purse seining. Banyas has become a vocal advocate for addressing the detrimental effects of red tide on the fishing industry, highlighting the decline in fish populations and the urgent need to improve water quality to ensure the sustainability of the fishery. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| David Zalewski | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Dave Zalewski is an experienced charter boat captain from Madeira Beach. With over 35 years of expertise, he specializes in offshore fishing along Florida's coast. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson | Madeira Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Nick Ruland | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Nick Ruland is a fish house owner who has been in Fort Myers Beach for 30 years. He thinks we should involve fishers in water testing and wants an emergency reduction of the grouper quota. Scope and Content Note: |
Amanda Stoltz | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Mike Davis | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Mike Davis is a commercial fisherman residing in Cortez. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Will Ward | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Will Ward is a seasoned fisherman and marine industry expert with over five decades of experience in Florida's coastal waters. From his early years working on boats as a teenager to becoming a licensed US Coast Guard Captain and running fishing charters, commercial boats, and seafood companies, Will has honed his expertise across various fisheries. He is a Florida native, with a family history spanning five generations in the state. Scope and Content Note |
Mandy Karnauskas, Michael Jepson | Madeira Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Sean McQuade | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Sean McQuade is a seasoned charter boat captain and commercial fisherman with over 26 years of experience, who moved from Long Island to Florida in 1993. Sean divides his time between charter fishing, commercial fishing, and working as a firefighter. He has been actively engaged in fishing and diving and has witnessed changes in fish populations, water quality, and the occurrence of red tide events in the Fort Myers area. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Nate Meschelle | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Nate Meschelle is a young commercial fisherman based out of Cortez. Nate embarked on a full-time fishing career at a young age, honing his skills in various fisheries such as lady fish, jack, and pompano. He is not only experienced in navigating the waters and understanding the ecosystem but also an advocate for environmental conservation and sustainable fishing practices, actively engaging in activities like clam release and promoting initiatives to mitigate the impact of human activities on marine life. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center |