Wayne Werner Memorial Scholarship Fund
About Wayne
Wayne Werner was a giant in the commercial fishing industry by every measure of the word. His knowledge of fishing grounds and his commitment to constantly creating a better, more sustainable fishing industry is unparalleled. He started fishing when he was just ten years old, and spent his life fiercely advocating for a healthy fishery and for his fellow fishermen. Wayne passed away on March 22, 2023, leaving behind a hole in the hearts of the fishermen, scientists, and fishery regulators that knew him.
About the Scholarship
The Wayne Werner Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to carrying on Wayne's legacy, and rewarding scholarship funds to upperclassmen in college and/or graduate students in marine science, fisheries science, environmental management, oceanography, or related fields.
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We are the largest organization of commercial grouper and snapper fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. We work hard to advocate on for the men, women, and coastal communities that work hard to bring fish to Americans' plates every day. Support our work by making a donation to the organization.
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