On April 9, 2024, Molly Graham interviewed Captain Carl Fisher for the NOAA Heritage Oral History Project. The interview was conducted remotely, with Fisher participating from Norfolk, Virginia, and Graham from Scarborough, Maine. Carl Fisher, originally from Canandaigua, New York, reflects on his upbringing in the Finger Lakes region and his education at Canandaigua Academy. Fisher pursued a career in maritime studies, attending the State University of New York Maritime College, where he earned a degree in meteorology and oceanography. The interview covers a wide range of topics, from Fisher's early life and education to his extensive career in the Coast and Geodetic Survey and later with NOAA. Fisher discusses his experiences aboard various NOAA ships, highlighting significant changes in operations over time, including the evolution of shipboard dining arrangements and the adoption of modern hydrographic survey techniques. He recalls his assignments on the C&GS Ship Explorer and the Rainier, as well as his time managing national environmental data centers. Fisher reflects on his role in various international projects, including data rescue initiatives involving Russian oceanographers and the establishment of data centers in China. The interview also touches on Fisher's personal achievements, including his selection as a “Graduate of Distinction” at his high school and his involvement in morale-building efforts during his tenure at the Atlantic Marine Center. Fisher concludes by discussing his post-retirement work as a recruiter for New York Maritime College and his contributions to environmental restoration projects in the Elizabeth River.