Michael Sissenwine

Location of Interview
Collection Name

The Ffiles-NEFSC

Description

Interviews conducted by Teri Frady, supervisory Public Affairs Specialist for NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC - Woods Hole, MA Interviews conducted in 2005 and 2006 for online ezine, The Ffiles, for Northeast Fisheries Science Center staff.

Interviewer
Date of Interview
04-25-2005
Biographical Sketch

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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