Meet the People Behind Your Fish

There are over 100 people involved in Pacific Fish Trax and its collaborative projects. These people share a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of our local fish, fisheries and fishing communities. They come from all tracks of life and represent very diverse backgrounds and interests. They are mothers and fathers. They are also fishermen and scientists, seafood managers and seafood consumers.

Here is a brief introduction to a few of the community members who are involved.

Fisherman: Paul Merz Fishing Vessel: Joanne Fish: Albacore and Salmon Home Port: Charleston, OR Fishing Since: 1968	Scientist: Pete Lawson Field: Marine Biology Affiliation: Northwest Fisheries Science Center Home Town: Newport, OR Researching Since: 1970
Manager: Eric Schindler Field: Marine Resources Management Affiliation: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Home Town: Newport, OR Managing Since: 1984	Fish Purveyor: Bob Aue Company: Winterhawk Seafood Home Town: Newport, OR Fishing Biz Since: 1987
Community Supporter: Rose Smith Affiliation: Fish Filleter Home Town: Newport, OR Supporting Fishing Communities Since: 1975	Community Supporter: Lynn Dairy Affiliation: Port Liaison Home Town: Brookings, OR Supporting Fishing Communities Since: All her life