Dave Nolan is a long-time resident of the Keys, having lived there for thirteen years. Prior to his move, he served in the Navy and was stationed in Japan. Nolan is currently in his late forties, soon to turn fifty. He first visited the Keys in the early 1960s before eventually deciding to settle there. Nolan earned a four-year college degree, and attended graduate school. After leaving the Navy, he initially worked in the charter boat industry before transitioning to his current role as the director of the AIDS Prevention Center. Despite no longer working in the charter boat industry, Nolan still enjoys boating and has a sixteen-foot flat-bottom boat at his home. His water experience is extensive, ranging from the Marquesas to American Shoal on the Atlantic side, and from Marquesas to Smith Shoals on the Gulf side. He also enjoys snorkeling, particularly during the warmer months.

Scope and Content Note
The interview with Dave Nolan conducted by Karen DeMaria primarily focuses on Nolan's life and experiences in the Keys, as well as his observations on the changes in the local marine life over the years. DeMaria is collecting information about the changes that have occurred in the Keys over the last fifteen years and is also interested in hearing old stories from long-time residents. Nolan discusses his time in the Navy, his work in the charter boat industry, and his current role as the director of the AIDS Prevention Center. He also shares his observations on the changes in the local marine life, noting an increase in the number of lobsters and larger catches in recent years. He attributes this to stricter regulations on the size and sale of lobsters. Nolan also shares his experiences with various marine species, including sharks, crabs, and stingrays, and discusses his snorkeling and boating activities.