Michael Sissenwine
The Ffiles - Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Interviews were conducted by Teri Frady, supervisory Public Affairs Specialist for the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Interviews were conducted in 2005 and 2006 for the online ezine, The Ffiles, for Northeast Fisheries Science Center staff.
After nearly 30 years with NMFS, stints as an NEFSC division chief and Center Director, as well as senior science leadership positions in the Agency's headquarters, Dr. Michael P. Sissenwine retired in 2005. This interview took place one month before his official retirement. He discusses his career.
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