Corpus Christi, TX
Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Paul Michael "Mike" Blackwood | The Gulf Podcast Baffin Bay Oral History Project |
Mike Blackwood is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, with a deep-rooted passion for fishing and hunting. He attended Ray High School and later graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in microbiology, specializing in viral studies. Blackwood's love for the outdoors, particularly fishing and hunting, was nurtured from a young age. He spent a significant part of his life on the water, fishing, and hunting ducks. He also enjoyed bird hunting and bow hunting for elk in Colorado. |
Jen Brown | Corpus Christi, TX | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | |
Cliff Webb | The Gulf Podcast Baffin Bay Oral History Project |
Cliff Webb is a native of South Texas, born in Port Lavaca Hospital. His father was a game warden, and his family moved to Corpus Christi in 1962 when Webb was around five years old. His father was tasked with protecting the bay systems, specifically Baffin Bay and Laguna Madre, from illegal commercial fishing activities. Webb grew up witnessing his father's efforts to protect the bay systems from illegal netters and commercial fishermen, which sparked his interest in the local marine life and fishing. |
Jen Brown | Corpus Christi, TX | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | |
David McKee | The Gulf Podcast Baffin Bay Oral History Project |
Dr. David McKee is a seasoned marine biologist with a rich history of involvement in the field. Born and raised in Sinton, Texas, Dr. McKee spent his early years with a keen interest in nature, often found with a BB gun in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His passion for the outdoors was nurtured by his family, particularly his uncles and grandfather, who were avid hunters and fishermen. Dr. McKee's academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in biology from Texas A&M-Kingsville (formerly A&I). |
Jen Brown | Corpus Christi, TX | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | |
Michael S. Wetz | The Gulf Podcast Baffin Bay Oral History Project |
Dr. Michael S. Wetz is a marine scientist with a deep-rooted interest in sharks, plankton ecology, and water quality. His fascination with marine life began at a young age, sparked by watching the movie "Jaws" and annual family vacations to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Born and raised in a small village in southeastern Ohio, Dr. Wetz's early life was far removed from the ocean. His parents, particularly his mother, nurtured his interest by taking him to the library to read about sharks and visiting SeaWorld near Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. |
Jen Brown | Corpus Christi, TX | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | |
David Rowsey | The Gulf Podcast Baffin Bay Oral History Project |
Captain David Rowsey is a seasoned fisherman and real estate appraiser known for his passion for saltwater fishing, particularly for trophy trout. Born in Ferriday, Louisiana, he was raised by a family of fishermen and developed a love for fishing from a young age. After his mother's divorce, he moved to Natchez, Mississippi, and later to Hunt, Texas, where he continued to nurture his love for fishing. Rowsey's first taste of saltwater fishing in high school marked a turning point in his life, shifting his interest from freshwater bass fishing to saltwater fishing. |
Jen Brown | Corpus Christi, TX | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi |