Matthew McPherson

Interviewee Collection Sort descending Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Manny Toledo Endangered Fishing Traditions of the Greater Miami Area

Manny Toledo is an experienced fisherman hailing from a family with deep fishing traditions. Growing up in a fishing household, he honed his skills in Cuba before migrating to Miami, where he continued the family legacy of building and selling high-quality commercial traps. Known for his expertise in trap building and as a dealer for fellow fishermen, Toledo is a respected figure in the fishing community.

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Vanessa Navarro Maza Miami, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center, HistoryMiami Museum
Michael Landa Endangered Fishing Traditions of the Greater Miami Area

Interview with Michael Landa

Suzana Blake Miami, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center, HistoryMiami Museum
Wan Ho Endangered Fishing Traditions of the Greater Miami Area

Interview with Wan Ho

Suzana Blake Miami, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center, HistoryMiami Museum
Buster McKay A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Biographical Sketch:

Buster McKay is a seasoned fisherman who has been fishing throughout Florida's gulf coast since the late 1940s. He has been fishing Florida’s gulf coast since the early 1940s, commercially catching red snapper and grouper.

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Matt McPherson Panama City, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center