Suzana Blake

Interviewee Collection 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
Bill Burk A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Bill Burk is a seasoned fisherman and expert in the fishing industry with over four decades of experience. As a native of North Florida, he has witnessed and adapted to the changing fishing practices and environmental impacts on the Gulf Coast. 

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 Michael Jepson, Mandy Karnauskas Clearwater, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Ralph Andrew A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Ralph Andrew is a seasoned fisherman based in Florida. He has witnessed and experienced multiple red tide events throughout his life, leading him to advocate for stricter regulations to protect the environment from pollution and its devastating consequences.

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 Amanda Stoltz, Karla Gore Fort Myers, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Mark Ratfield A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Mark Ratfield is a 5th generation Floridian and commercial fisherman. Ratfield shares his stories of how difficult the fishery is in the Panama City Beach area. He recalls two distinct Red Tide events, in 2002 and 2016.

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 Suzana Blake Panama City, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Brad Gorst A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Brad Gorst fishes offshore (commercial and charter) in the grouper snapper fishery as well as for kingfish and Spanish mackerel. He has been in business in Clearwater since 1973. The red tide in 2018 didn’t impact him but the decrease in tourism impacted his bookings for his charter business. 

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 Mandy Karnauskas Clearwater, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Kevin Bellington A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Kevin Bellington is an experienced fishing guide with nearly 40 years of fishing in Goodland, Florida. As a charter captain, he has encountered numerous red tide events throughout his career and witnessed their impact on fish populations. 

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 Mandy Karnauskas, Suzana Blake Goodland, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Eddie Barnhill A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Eddie Barnhill is a third-generation fisherman and the owner of Barnhill Fisheries. He has a deep passion for fishing and is committed to preserving historical knowledge and protecting the fishing industry's future. Eddie is concerned about the challenges posed by factors like overfishing, water quality issues, and climate change, and advocates for proper management and conservation efforts to ensure a sustainable future for the fishing community and marine ecosystems.

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 Suzana Blake Fort Myers Beach, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Joe Croke A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Joe Croke is a recent commercial fisherman, who started fishing in the Cortez area in 2008.

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 Michael Jepson Cortez, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
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