Michael Jepson
| Interviewee | Collection Sort ascending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reeves | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Paul Reeves, is a red grouper commercial fisherman from Steinhatchee, Florida. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson | Steinhatchee, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Scott Childress, Jim Zubrick, and Mark Kramer | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Scott Childress was born and raised in Tampa and started fishing at age fifteen, and as an adult got into recreational, then commercial spearfishing out of New Port Richey and, on occasion, Steinhatchee. His inshore fishery is Cedar Key to Tarpon Springs. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson | Steinhatchee, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Ellis Dosher and Robert Bullard | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Robert Bullard and Ellis Dosher are both fishers from Florida. Born and raised on the east coast of Florida. Scope and Content Note Bullard and Dosher describe learning to fish at a very young age, continuing through their teens, and eventually starting their own gag grouper fishing business. They also refer to the fishing gear they use, fishing grounds, vessels, and the fishing community in eastern Florida. |
Michael Jepson | Steinhatchee, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| 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 | |
| Joe Croke | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Joe Croke is a recent commercial fisherman, who started fishing in the Cortez area in 2008. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| John Philip Banyas | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
John Banyas is a fourth-generation fisherman from Cortez, Florida. He has dedicated his life to the fishing industry, learning the trade from his grandfather and engaging in various fishing techniques such as gill netting and purse seining. Banyas has become a vocal advocate for addressing the detrimental effects of red tide on the fishing industry, highlighting the decline in fish populations and the urgent need to improve water quality to ensure the sustainability of the fishery. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Mike Davis | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Mike Davis is a commercial fisherman residing in Cortez. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Nate Meschelle | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Nate Meschelle is a young commercial fisherman based out of Cortez. Nate embarked on a full-time fishing career at a young age, honing his skills in various fisheries such as lady fish, jack, and pompano. He is not only experienced in navigating the waters and understanding the ecosystem but also an advocate for environmental conservation and sustainable fishing practices, actively engaging in activities like clam release and promoting initiatives to mitigate the impact of human activities on marine life. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Paul Moore | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Paul Moore is a local Cortez stone crabber. Moore has been fishing and stone crabbing in the Cortez area since the 1970s. Moore started stone crabbing in 1980, joining his family's stone crab restaurant business. He primarily worked on crab and lobster boats for the first 15 years after high school. He began running his own boat in 1991. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Rick Waite and Tom Olyanarnyk | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Rick Waite and Tom Olyanarnyk are commercial fishermen from Cortez. Their earliest memories of a Red Tide event was during the 1970s, where they witnessed a bad fish kill mostly affecting crabs. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson, Christina Package-Ward | Cortez, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center |