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Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Aaron Longton | Voices from POORT |
Sarah Calhoun interviewed Aaron Longton in Port Orford, Oregon, on July 18, 2014 as part of the Voices from POORT (Port Orford Ocean Resource Team) project. Aaron discusses how he began his commercial fishing career in his late 30s by buying a boat and salmon permit, upgrading with salmon disaster compensation money, and working hard. He discusses how privatization of the fishery has made it more difficult for younger people to enter the fishery, the pros and cons of privatization, including its negative social impacts on small communities. |
Sarah Calhoun | Port Orford, OR | Voices from the West Coast | |
Anonymous | Oregon Residents in Alaska's Historical Fishing |
The anonymous narrator is a seasoned fisherman with a rich history in the fishing industry. His journey into the industry began in 1957 when he was just thirteen years old, following his father's transition from logging to fishing. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in various types of fishing, including troll fishery, bottom fishery, and crabbing. He has also owned several boats, some of which he built himself, and has fished in various locations including Alaska, Oregon, California, and Washington. Currently, he operates two boats for shrimping and one for crabbing. |
Christina Package-Ward | Newport, OR | NOAA-NMFS, Preserve America | |
Bill Hall | Graying of the Fleet |
Bill Hall lives in Newport, Oregon, and is the Lincoln County Commissioner in his fourth term. He was born in Portland and lived there until he was 26. He did some graduate work in Portland and then moved to Newport to become a reporter for The News-Times and the news director, covering the local government for a group of radio stations. |
Courtney Leigh Flathers | Newport, OR | Oregon State University Marine Resource Management Program, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Voices from the West Coast | |
Bob Jacobson | Oregon Residents in Alaska's Historical Fishing |
Interview topics include how participant began fishing, social ties, fishing changes over time, crab fishing business and management changes (IFQs), halibut fishing management changes (IFQs), and changes in Kodiak. |
Christina Package-Ward | Newport, OR | NOAA-NMFS, Preserve America | |
Chris Aiello | Voices from POORT |
Chris Aiello is a commercial fisherman with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Originally from the East Coast, he transitioned to the West Coast after being drawn to the outdoor lifestyle. Despite initial plans for a different career, Aiello found his passion in commercial fishing and has been involved in the industry ever since. His wife is also a commercial fisherman, and together, they have navigated the challenges and changes within the fishery. |
Sarah Calhoun | Port Orford, OR | Voices from the West Coast | |
Chris Aiello | Graying of the Fleet |
Chris Aiello, a fisherman, was born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Hoboken and Montclair. He holds a bachelor's degree in science from New York University. Aiello's career began with menial jobs in New York City, but he was drawn to outdoor activities. He moved to the West Coast in 1977, initially to grow pot, before transitioning to fishing. Aiello's work ethic and education have equipped him with the skills to understand management schemes and business practices in the fishing industry. |
Deanna Caracciolo | Port Orford, OR | Oregon State University Marine Resource Management Program, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Voices from the West Coast | |
Connie Kennedy | The Lives of Fishermen's Wives, Mothers, and Daughters - Oregon |
Interview with Connie Kennedy. |
Sarah Calhoun | Coburg, OR | Voices of the West Coast, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA-NMFS | |
Dale & Paula Dearing | Graying of the Fleet |
Dale and Paula Dearing, originally from Tucson, Arizona, moved to Port Orford, Oregon, shortly after their marriage. Dale was introduced to commercial fishing through a friend of his church pastor, a fisherman in Port Orford. Dale fished commercially for one year with his contact before operating independently for 15 years. Paula supported the transition and participated in fishing activities with Dale. |
Deanna Caracciolo | Port Orford, OR | Oregon State University Marine Resource Management Program, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Voices from the West Coast | |
Daniel Hall | Oregon Residents in Alaska's Historical Fishing |
Interview topics include background and how participant began fishing, social ties, Joint Venture fishing, multi-regional fishing, Kodiak history, and changes in fisheries management. |
Christina Package-Ward | Newport, OR | NOAA-NMFS, Preserve America | |
Danny Keeler | Voices from POORT |
Sarah Calhoun interviewed Danny Keeler in Port Orford, Oregon, on July 18, 2014 as part of the Voices from POORT (Port Orford Ocean Resource Team) project. Danny started fishing in 1969, working first as a deckhand for his uncle. He talks about changes in the industry, such as greater attention to regulation to ensure sustainability. He describes how fishing is vital to the community of Port Orford since the decline of the logging industry, and the need for an association like POORT to ensure a voice in management that better reflects local needs and knowledge. |
Sarah Calhoun | Port Orford, OR | Voices from the West Coast |