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Will Ward A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Will Ward is a seasoned fisherman and marine industry expert with over five decades of experience in Florida's coastal waters. From his early years working on boats as a teenager to becoming a licensed US Coast Guard Captain and running fishing charters, commercial boats, and seafood companies, Will has honed his expertise across various fisheries. He is a Florida native, with a family history spanning five generations in the state.

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Mandy Karnauskas, Michael Jepson Madeira Beach, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center
William Thompson A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida

Captain Will Thompson is a seasoned fisherman with over 25 years of experience fishing in the Sarasota area. For the past 15 years, he has been actively involved in the charter business, specializing in offshore and near shore fishing with extensive knowledge of targeting species like snapper, grouper, kingfish, goliath grouper, sharps, and cobia.

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Amanda Stoltz, Karla Gore Sarasota, FL Southeast Fisheries Science Center