Suzana Blake
Interviewee | Collection Sort ascending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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John Hand | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
John Hand is a 4th generation Floridian. Originally from the Tampa area, he moved down to Everglades City and became a charter captain. John Hand does not allude to any specific Red Tide event, but gives insight to the environmental changes that are happening in the Everglades. The only Red Tide events he talked about occurred in the Tampa area. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake, Amanda Stoltz | Everglades City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
Rodney Raffield | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Rodney Raffield is a former stone crab fisherman and seasoned fishing guide with a 12-year charter fishing career. He comes from a family background in the stone crab industry and has extensive experience navigating the waters around Lostmans River and Cape Sable. Rodney has witnessed sporadic red tide events throughout his fishing history and offers valuable insights into their impact on marine life. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Everglades City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
Howard Grimm | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Howard Grimm is the mayor of Everglades City. He has ample experience on the water as commercial and recreational fisherman, and he's also involved in the seafood industry. Traditionally, Red Tide events do not affect the Everglades City area, however Grimm recalls one event in the early 80's which occurred offshore. It was the worst one he personally experienced. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson, Suzana Blake | Everglades City, 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 | |
Greg Abrams | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Greg Abrams is a commercial fisherman, and owns a seafood business in Panama City. Abrams discusses mostly the changes in fisheries regulations through his time as a fisherman. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Panama City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
Mark Ratfield | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Mark Ratfield is a 5th generation Floridian and commercial fisherman. Ratfield shares his stories of how difficult the fishery is in the Panama City Beach area. He recalls two distinct Red Tide events, in 2002 and 2016. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Panama City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
Eddie Barnhill | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
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. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
Lou Bagget | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Lou Baggett is a 5th generation Floridian fisherman. He was once a commercial fisherman, and now mostly employs charter services. Scope and Content Note In this interview, Baggett enlightens us on the rapid, environmental changes occurring in southwest Florida. The most intense Red Tide he has experienced was in 2013, which he attributes to a phosphate dumping event. |
Suzana Blake | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
Sean McQuade | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Sean McQuade is a seasoned charter boat captain and commercial fisherman with over 26 years of experience, who moved from Long Island to Florida in 1993. Sean divides his time between charter fishing, commercial fishing, and working as a firefighter. He has been actively engaged in fishing and diving and has witnessed changes in fish populations, water quality, and the occurrence of red tide events in the Fort Myers area. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
Bob Rich | Endangered Fishing Traditions of the Greater Miami Area |
Bob Rich is a native of Miami, where he spent his entire life and built a successful career in the maritime industry. His journey into the maritime business began with his father, who was initially an engineer for Pan Am but later ventured into entrepreneurship, starting a small business that eventually evolved into selling marine electronics. The industry was relatively small at the time, with no pressing need for radios and depth finders, but it has since grown and transformed with the advent of technologies like the Global Positioning System (GPS). |
Suzana Blake | Miami, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center, HistoryMiami Museum |