David Cupka

Location of Interview
Collection Name

SERO Fishery Manager Oral History Project

Description

This project is a collection of oral histories by individuals who participate in fishery management within the Southeast Region of the U.S. and consists of individuals who serve on the regional councils and their scientific and advisory panels or staff. 

Date of Interview
03-03-2014
Transcribers

National Capital Contracting 

Audio
Biographical Sketch

This interview with David Cupka, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council member, was conducted as part of the SERO Fishery Managers Oral History project. This project is a collection of oral histories by individuals who participate in fishery management within the Southeast Region of the U.S. and consists of individuals who serve on the regional councils and their scientific and advisory panels or staff. This interview with Mr. Cupka explores his career with the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department where he served as Director of the Office of Fisheries Management. He was first appointed to the Council in 1993 serving as chair from 1995-1996 and again from 2002-2004 and finally reappointed Council Chair in 2010.


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