Florida Fishing Captains Oral History Project

Interviewee

Daniel C. Kane

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Interviewer

Terry L. Howard

Publication Date

11-1-2019

Date

2019-01-15

Abstract

In this interview, Daniel C. Kane, a Florida commercial fisherman, discusses his decades of experience fishing in Florida waters, his early introduction into the profession, and the evolution of laws and regulations governing fishing. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1958, Kane recalls early memories of fishing in the Indian River with his father and brothers. Kane discusses his time in the US Navy; the impact of net fishing, technology, and airplanes on the fishing industry; and differences in fishing throughout the Gulf of Mexico and Florida’s east coast.

Keywords

Fish industry, Commercial fishing industry, Fishing boats, Fishermen, Overfishing, Fishing accidents, Yellowtail, United States. Navy

Extent

02:45:46, 80 page transcript

Subject: geographic

Key West (Fla.); Cape Canaveral (Fla.); Indian River (Fla.)

Language

English

Digital Date

2022

Media Type

Oral histories

Format

Digital Only

Notes

Supplementary PDF of photos includes a graphic photo of a fishing hook in Daniel Kane's hand. Viewer discretion is advised.

Identifier

F70-00009

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