Santa Cruz, CA
| Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Stiller | Oral History of Monterey Bay Fishermen |
Interview includes individual's background, fishing methods and skills learned, how fishermen adapt to changes and challenges in their industry, observations of ecological change over time, and personal values, beliefs, and how they shape actions on and off the water. |
Melissa Stevens | Santa Cruz, CA | Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History | |
| Rick Risso | Commercial Fishermen in the California Halibut Trawl Fishery: Who does your local seafood come from? |
Rick Risso, a resident of Santa Cruz, California, embarked on his career in fishing during his youth. With nearly two decades of experience, he has become a seasoned participant in the California Halibut Trawl Fishery. His professional pursuits primarily involve the capture of halibut and Dungeness crab. Risso's workday commences at the early hour of 3 am, followed by a lengthy journey to the fishing grounds and culminates with the delivery of his catch to a fish buyer. |
Kristine Lesyna, Susan Wang | Santa Cruz, CA | NOAA Fisheries, California Department of Fish and Wildlife | |
| Curt Storlazzi | Structure from Motion: Oral History of Reef Mapping in Hawaii |
Dr. Curt Storlazzi, Ph.D., is a prominent coastal scientist with a strong focus on coastal and marine research. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) and a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Delaware. Dr. Storlazzi has over two decades of experience and currently serves as a Research Geologist and Oceanographer in the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program. Simultaneously, he is a Research Associate at UCSC's Institute for Marine Sciences. |
Madyson Miller | Santa Cruz, CA | NOAA Heritage Program |