Southeast Fisheries Science Center
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| Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Ratfield | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Danny Ratfield is a seasoned expert in Florida's coastal areas and fisheries, with nearly 30 years of experience exploring locations like the Florida Keys and the Everglades. He advocates for studying and addressing red tide and water quality issues to restore the natural balance of the ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of sustainable solutions. Scope and Content Note |
Unknown | Panama City, 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 | |
| Don Jones | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Don Jones is a commercial fisherman who grew up in the Boca Grande North area and has spent most of his life in the fishing business. He has witnessed red tide occurrences throughout the years, but they were typically short-lived, lasting a couple of weeks to a month. However, in recent times, particularly during the last year, he experienced a severe and prolonged red tide event that lasted year-round and significantly impacting his fishing business. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Fort Myers, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Ed Hurst | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Captain Ed Hurst specializes in fly fishing and light tackle backwater fishing for snook, redfish, trout and tarpon. He has lived in Sarasota since 1956 and I has been guiding for over 30 years. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz, Karla Gore | Sarasota, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Eddie Barnhill | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Eddie Barnhill is a third-generation fisherman and the owner of Barnhill Fisheries. He has a deep passion for fishing and is committed to preserving historical knowledge and protecting the fishing industry's future. Eddie is concerned about the challenges posed by factors like overfishing, water quality issues, and climate change, and advocates for proper management and conservation efforts to ensure a sustainable future for the fishing community and marine ecosystems. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Ellis Dosher and Robert Bullard | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Robert Bullard and Ellis Dosher are both fishers from Florida. Born and raised on the east coast of Florida. Scope and Content Note Bullard and Dosher describe learning to fish at a very young age, continuing through their teens, and eventually starting their own gag grouper fishing business. They also refer to the fishing gear they use, fishing grounds, vessels, and the fishing community in eastern Florida. |
Michael Jepson | Steinhatchee, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| George "Bem" Storter | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
George "Bem" Storter is a Naples native and is 83 years old at the time of this interview. He hasn’t been out on the water in around 20 years (since the net ban) but he is known throughout Naples as being a wealth of information. He commercial fished before the net ban and has been recreationally fishing since then. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Naples, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Greg Abrams | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Greg Abrams is a commercial fisherman, and owns a seafood business in Panama City. Abrams discusses mostly the changes in fisheries regulations through his time as a fisherman. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Panama City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Henry R. Blakely | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Henry Blakely is an experienced fisherman based in Fort Myers Beach, with a focus on stone crabbing and kingfish fishing. Throughout his life, he has witnessed and dealt with the impact of red tide occurrences on fishing activities in the region. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Fort Myers, 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. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson, Suzana Blake | Everglades City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center |