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Interviewee Sort descending Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
William “Bill” Hettler NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories

On March 13, 2023, Joseph Smith interviewed William (Bill) Hettler for the NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories project in Morehead City, North Carolina. Mr. Bill Hettler was born in Chicago and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He attended the University of Texas and received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1960. After graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy and spent the next few years stationed in the western Pacific. Upon leaving active Service, Bill enrolled in the Master’s Degree Program at the University of Texas and received his degree in 1964.

Joseph W. Smith, Ford Cross Morehead City, NC NOAA Fisheries
Willy Phillips 1997 North Carolina Fisheries Reform Act

Willy Phillips is a seasoned professional in the commercial fishing industry, with a particular focus on crabbing. He has spent a significant portion of his life in fish houses and has been deeply involved in fisheries legislation. Phillips has been an advocate for the crab fishery and has worked towards the development of a crab management plan. He has also been a vocal critic of the commercial fishing industry, proposing a complete shutdown and rebuild of the industry in North Carolina.

Barbara Garrity-Blake Columbia, NC Carolina Coastal Voices
Zack Davis Young Fishermen in the Northeast United States

Zack Davis, 35 years old at the time of the interview, is a shrimp fisherman, high school shop teacher, and net maker in Marshallberg, NC.

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Sarah Schumann Marshallberg, NC NOAA