Eddie Barnhill is a third-generation fisherman and the owner of Barnhill Fisheries. He has a deep passion for fishing and is committed to preserving historical knowledge and protecting the fishing industry's future. Eddie is concerned about the challenges posed by factors like overfishing, water quality issues, and climate change, and advocates for proper management and conservation efforts to ensure a sustainable future for the fishing community and marine ecosystems.

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Eddie Barnhill hypothesizes that the current red tide outbreak may be more than just a traditional red tide, suspecting that something else is causing severe oxygen depletion and mass die-offs of marine life, particulalry crab and mullet. Barnhill points out that red tide events now coincide with the spawning season for mullet fish, which are essential for the local ecosystem. Barnhill emphasizes the need for further study and action to address the escalating red tide problem and its broader ecological implications. He calls for better management and conservation efforts to ensure a sustainable future for the fishing community and marine ecosystems. Eddie discusses the uncertainty about the future of fishing in the area, considering the possibility of relocating his business to find better fishing opportunities.