Southeast Fisheries Science Center
| Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Melvin | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Captain Sandy Melvin is a seasoned fishing guide with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in guiding fishing trips for snook, redfish, speckled trout, and tarpon in the backcountry and shallow waters of the Boca Grande area. Sandy also co-owns Gaspar Outfitters, a retail store with a focus on resort wear and outdoor clothing, alongside his wife. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Boca Grande, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Rodney Raffield | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Rodney Raffield is a former stone crab fisherman and seasoned fishing guide with a 12-year charter fishing career. He comes from a family background in the stone crab industry and has extensive experience navigating the waters around Lostmans River and Cape Sable. Rodney has witnessed sporadic red tide events throughout his fishing history and offers valuable insights into their impact on marine life. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Everglades City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Tom Marvel | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Tom Marvel is a grouper fisher who has lived in Naples since 1969. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Naples, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Paul Reeves | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Paul Reeves, is a red grouper commercial fisherman from Steinhatchee, Florida. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson | Steinhatchee, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Slyvester Dixon | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Sylvester Dixon became a charter fishing guide after the 1990s net ban, previously he was a commercial fisherman. From a young age, he honed his skills and knowledge of fishing, eventually becoming a guide fisherman with over 20 years of experience. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Boca Grande, 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 | |
| Kenyon Ghandi | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Kenyon Ghandi is old-time Florida fisherman. He began fishing in 1948, and has been a commercial fisherman and owns a seafood market. Gandy narrates the evolution of the fishery in Panama City and gives insight on the history of the area. Scope and Content Note |
Matt McPherson | Panama City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Scott Childress, Jim Zubrick, and Mark Kramer | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Scott Childress was born and raised in Tampa and started fishing at age fifteen, and as an adult got into recreational, then commercial spearfishing out of New Port Richey and, on occasion, Steinhatchee. His inshore fishery is Cedar Key to Tarpon Springs. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson | Steinhatchee, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Tommy Locke | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Tommy Locke was born in Webster, Florida. He has been fishing his entire life but started his career in Homosassa as a charter captain. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Boca Grande, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Al Durrett | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Al Durret is a Marina owner in Fort Myers Beach. He has been in Fort Myers Beach for thirty-three years. He sells shrimp as bait. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Fort Myers, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center |