Decades of Change in the Florida Reef Tract: An Oral History Project

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    Zachary Mason

  • Florida is home to the only barrier reef in the continental United States. This project uses oral history interviews of coral reef stakeholders in Florida to showcase major changes in the reef tract over the past few decades. The stakeholders interviewed include scientists, fishermen, and SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) divers.

Interviewee Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Will Benson Decades of Change in the Florida Reef Tract: An Oral History Project

"[Capt.]Will Benson grew up on the waters of the Florida Keys. With a push pole in one hand and a camera in the other, Will has guided his clients and his audience to amazing memories on the flats and on film. His lifelong passion for the ocean is the heart and soul of WorldANGLING. As a professional guide he knows what it takes to create unforgettable experiences on the water and brings an immense dedication to the guide profession.

 Zachary Mason Key West, FL NOAA Heritage Program, Coral Reef Conservation Program, Coral Reef Information System, University of Maryland's Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies
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