Newport, NC

Interviewee Collection Sort descending Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Frank Tursi 1997 North Carolina Fisheries Reform Act

Frank Tursi is a Brooklyn, New York native who grew up with a deep appreciation for the coastal environment. His early experiences fishing and exploring the local geography of Brooklyn sparked his interest in coastal issues and the environment. Tursi's family moved to North Carolina due to shifts in the garment industry. He pursued Geology studies at East Carolina University and was involved with The Fountainhead newspaper during his tenure there.

Barbara Garrity-Blake Newport, NC Carolina Coastal Voices
Tyler Chadwick Young Fishermen in the Northeast United States

Tyler Chadwick, 22 years old at the time of the interview, is a waterman in Newport, NC and co-owner of Chadwick's Seafood, a business that focuses on providing fresh North Carolina seafood to customers.. Tyler and his best friend got into fishing together in their teens, and have continued fishing and marketing their catch together ever since.

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Sarah Schumann Newport, NC NOAA