Mandy Karnauskas
| Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Burk | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Bill Burk is a seasoned fisherman and expert in the fishing industry with over four decades of experience. As a native of North Florida, he has witnessed and adapted to the changing fishing practices and environmental impacts on the Gulf Coast. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson, Mandy Karnauskas | Clearwater, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Brad Gorst | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Brad Gorst fishes offshore (commercial and charter) in the grouper snapper fishery as well as for kingfish and Spanish mackerel. He has been in business in Clearwater since 1973. The red tide in 2018 didn’t impact him but the decrease in tourism impacted his bookings for his charter business. Scope and Content Note |
Mandy Karnauskas | Clearwater, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Kevin Bellington | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Kevin Bellington is an experienced fishing guide with nearly 40 years of fishing in Goodland, Florida. As a charter captain, he has encountered numerous red tide events throughout his career and witnessed their impact on fish populations. Scope and Content Note |
Mandy Karnauskas, Suzana Blake | Goodland, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Will Ward | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Will Ward is a seasoned fisherman and marine industry expert with over five decades of experience in Florida's coastal waters. From his early years working on boats as a teenager to becoming a licensed US Coast Guard Captain and running fishing charters, commercial boats, and seafood companies, Will has honed his expertise across various fisheries. He is a Florida native, with a family history spanning five generations in the state. Scope and Content Note |
Mandy Karnauskas, Michael Jepson | Madeira Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Mark Hubbard | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Mark Hubbard is a third generation fisherman with a deep-rooted family history in the fishing industry. He began his fishing journey at a young age, catching pinfish and later engaging in gill netting and net fishing. Over the years, Mark established a successful charter boat business in 1986 and a party boat business in 1992. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson, Mandy Karnauskas | Madeira Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center |