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The Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is a nonprofit working to ensure that our coastal communities benefit from active, working waterfronts and local, sustainable seafood for years to come.

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The hidden history of women in Monterey Bay fisheries
The hidden history of women in Monterey Bay fisheries

Women have always played pivotal roles in the success of the commercial fishing industry, whether as cannery workers, fish cutters, biologists or business managers. Yet, their work has often been overlooked. To remedy this, we’ve taken a deep dive into the work of women in Monterey Bay fisheries, going back more than a century.

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A Special Dinner Celebration at Wild Fish - March 24th
A Special Dinner Celebration at Wild Fish - March 24th

Join us on March 24th at Wild Fish for the very first Hooked, The Sea and Sip Dinner Series. This special evening will include delicious, locally caught seafood dishes, stories from the sea from local fishermen Calder and Miles Deyerle, and a discussion on how to make good seafood choices.

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Anchovies: What to know, when & where to get it
Anchovies: What to know, when & where to get it

Anchovies add a rich, unique flavor in many classic recipes. This fish is building its modern-day reputation as a sustainable and tasty seafood option.

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Albacore Tuna: What to know, when & where to get it
Albacore Tuna: What to know, when & where to get it

Albacore are a favorite species of Pacific-caught tuna, often enjoyed raw, grilled, or smoked. They have a firm flesh and mild flavor, and they are a popular fish for canning.

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Meet the Fishing Community

Meet The Fishing Community
Marthá Lopez Ramirez, Fish Cutter
Marthá Lopez Ramirez, Fish Cutter

When thinking about local seafood, people often imagine fishermen and women on Monterey Bay harvesting fish, crab, and shrimp. But behind the scenes, many indispensable people are working hard: cleaning, fileting, and packaging local seafood before it hits your dinner plate. Marthá Lopez Ramirez, a fish cutter at Lusamerica Seafood in Morgan Hill, is one of those people.

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Calder Deyerle, F/V Sea Harvester
Calder Deyerle, F/V Sea Harvester

Calder Deyerle is one of the most recognizable faces in the Monterey Bay fishing community. He’s young, approachable, and engaged, having taken a lead on finding solutions to many of the biggest problems that local fishermen and women face.

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Carmen Madrigal, Lusamerica Fish
Carmen Madrigal, Lusamerica Fish

As quality safety manager at Lusamerica , Carmen Madrigal is the person in charge of making sure all quality control and safety procedures are followed. Here's how she makes sure that the seafood on your plate is high-quality and delicious.

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Randy Roberts, Del Mar Seafoods
Randy Roberts, Del Mar Seafoods

Roberts currently manages domestic sales and operations at Del Mar Seafoods based in Watsonville. Randy started with the company in 1993, learning the ropes and advancing up the ladder to where he is today.

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