The Buoy Bulletin

A Monthly Newsletter For The Monterey Bay Fishing Community

Latest Issue:

August: A Federal Review Could Impact CA Coast, Groundfish Management Updates, MREP applications, and More!

Archived Issues

July 2026: Recaps from June meetings at PFMC, OPC, and FCG, MREP 2026 applications are live, and more
June 2026: MBFT Launching Moss Landing Pilot Project, Promoting Dock Sales and Marketing Tools, and More!
May 2026: Salmon season opens for the first time in 3 years, drill conductor course information, new govt agency updates and more
April 2026: Dungeness Crab recaps, the latest salmon outlooks, recent CDFW reports, local news updates on the water, and more
March 2026: Changes in the Dungeness Crab Fishery, outlook for the 2026 salmon season, important notices from NOAA, OPC, and more
February 2026: Dungeness crab season updates and fishermen funding opportunities, grant opportunities, upcoming meetings, and more!
January 2026: Public comment request for recent plan to open federal waters to oil, gas, and deep-sea mining, upcoming meeting dates, and more!
December 2025: Inside look at the latest in fisheries including details on fishery meetings, opportunities for public comment and more!
November 2025: Inside look at the latest in fisheries including details on fishery meetings, opportunities for public comment and more!
October 2025: Inside look at the latest in fisheries including recaps & details on fishery meetings, opportunities for public comment and more!
September 2025: Feedback survey, upcoming fishery meetings & webinars, monthly office hours and more!
August 2025: Local fishery updates & support, MREP, Catch + Create Program, NEW monthly office hours and more!
July 2025: PFMC meeting outcomes, off the boat sales requests, MSA reauthorization update, and more!
June 2025: Upcoming state and federal meetings this summer, off the boat sales requests, a special Ocean Strategies report, and more!
May 2025: A look into salmon season, now closed for 3rd year in a row, a delicious crab cake recipe, upcoming events, and more!
April 2025: Salmon season closure, disaster relief application deadline, a report on Monterey wharves, and more
March 2025: Salmon disaster relief applications now open, upcoming salmon pre-season meetings, a New Tax Toolshed for fishermen, and more
February 2025: Salmon relief update, upcoming salmon pre-season meetings, new reports on groundfish outlook and fleet decarbonization, and more
January 2025: OPC discussions about our region, new groundfish regulations and compliance guides, MAP collaborative meeting, and more
December 2024: NOAA survey on marine mammal deterrents, upcoming FGC meeting, 2022 report of US fisheries data, and more
November 2024: New funding opportunities, CDFW’s new MPA petition process, public comment, upcoming meetings, and more
October 2024: Upcoming 30x30 public comment period, domoic acid testing, PFMC meeting recap, upcoming FGC meeting and more
September 2024: The upcoming MBFT Anniversary celebration, MREP applications, groundfish reopening, and more
August 2024: MREP Applications are open, extension for groundfish management action, and more
July 2024: PFMC’s decision on the MBNMS deep sea coral study, upcoming MPA petitions, a salmon smolt release, and more
June 2024: June PFMC meeting info, proposed dungeness crab regulatory changes, potential closures based on a deep sea coral study, and more
May 2024: All about the 2024 salmon season closure, potential regulatory shifts for dungeness crab, a special AMSEA training opportunity, succession planning, and more.
April 2024: Updates on Dungeness Crab Season Closure, Salmon Season, Groundfish Restrictions, and More
March 2024: Emergency Groundfish Closure Details and Map, Coral Restoration Proposals, Upcoming Salmon Meeting Dates, and More
February 2024: CDFW Emergency Proposed Action on Groundfish Management, Offshore Wind Webinar, Upcoming Salmon Meetings and More
January 2024: Offshore Wind Notice of Intent and public meetings, Salmon season meetings, Groundfish trip limits, and more.
December 2023: Salmon Disaster Funding, PFMC Decision Summary, Nearshore Groundfish, and 2023 Crab Season.
November 2023: Dungeness crab season delay, last PFMC meeting of the year, nearshore fishery closure.
October 2023: Welcome to the fall 2023 management season updates such as quillback closures and upcoming meetings.
September 2023 Buoy Bulletin: September PFMC meeting, a salmon advisory meeting, and lots of informational webinars to attend.
August 2023 Buoy Bulletin: Quillback rockfish retention changes, climate and fisheries webinars, upcoming meetings and more.
July 2023: Stay up to date on regulatory changes, meetings and more.
June 2023: MREP workshop, next PFMC meeting, salmon disaster relief, and more.
May 2023: Salmon season closure notice, salmon disaster relief, CA halibut regulation, and more.
April 2023: Dungeness crab fishery closure notice, collaborative research opportunity, 2023 salmon outlook, and more.
March 2023: 30x30 webinar meeting, upcoming PFMC meeting, groundfish management links, and more.
February 2023: Salmon season meeting schedule, fisheries loans, offshore wind updates, and more.
January 2023: Crab season info, MBFT’s lost gear recover video, quota leasing application request, and more.
December 2022: Coastal fishing communities policy workshop, California commerical fishing gear innovation, and more.
November 2022: Dungeness crab risk management, upcoming offshore wind meetings, and more.
October 2022: Non-Trawl RCA adjustments, Salmon regulations, and more.
September 2022: PFMC Council meeting, MREP Applications
August 2022: Commercial Fishing Gear Innovations workshop, Local Catch Seafood Summit
July 2022: CA Fish and Game Commission meeting, and more
June 2022: PFMC meeting begins June 8th, BOEM meeting, and more
May 2022: CA EFP guide, PFMC year at a glance, 30X30, searching for a new executive director
April 2022: PFMC meeting, status reports on CA Halibut and a potential CA Fishing Communities Policy, Lost Gear Recovery, funding opportunities, meetings and conferences, and more
March 2022: PFMC meeting, Rep. Panetta, salmon forecasts, MREP, SC Fishermen’s Association mtg, Lost Gear, CA fishing community policy, 30x30, and more
February 2022: MREP, Gear Innovations, 30x30 and Humboldt Wind Energy, Quota Leasing, and more
January 2021: New team member, MREP dates, opportunities for public comment, cooperative research, and more
December 2021: Opportunities to provide public comment, Council meeting update, Value-Added Grant Webinar, and more
November 2021: PFMC Meeting, CARES 2, Zeke Grader Forum, CA FarmLink’s Resilerator Course, and more
October 2021: CARES 2, Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training, MPA community meetings, Scale Your Catch, and more
September 2021: PFMC meeting, Halibut Management Webinars, Public Comment Deadlines for 30x30 and Offshore Wind, nominations for Dungeness Crab Working Group, and several meetings
August 2021: Halibut management webinars, Council updates, MPA decadal review, MSA Reauthorization, Offshore Wind public comments, Critical habitat for orcas and more
July 2021: Federal Fisheries Assistance, PFMC Appointees, Offshore Wind, Opportunities to Share Your Stories, and more
June 2021: June Council meeting, COVID-19 Fisheries Assistance, Business Technical Assistance Toolkit, welcome Noah Strouse, and more
May 2021: COVID-19 Relief, Local Catch Guide, MREP, Legislative Updates, Upcoming Meetings and Deadlines
April 2021: Council meeting, Non-Trawl RCA, Lost Gear, Upcoming Meetings, and more
March 2021: March PFMC meeting, Salmon Information Meeting, Opening the Non-Trawl RCA, CA Bills to Follow, COVID-19 Relief, Surveys, Lost Gear Recovery, and more
February 2021: Executive Order on Climate Crisis, Offshore Wind, COVID impacts, and more
January 2021: COVID-19 Stimulus Package, Young Fisherman's Development Act, New Rule Changes, and more
December 2021 - COVID-19 Stimulus Package, Young Fishermen’s Development Act, Amendment 29, MSA Reauthorization, and more.
November 2020 - November PFMC meeting, Dungeness Crab info, Current Relief Programs, Upcoming Meetings
October 2020 - 2021-2022 Harvest Specifications, Seafood Trade Relief Program, Central Coast Offshore Wind Energy, Upcoming meetings and events.
Supplemental September Buoy Bulletin | Correction to VMS Reminder, Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project GoFundMe.
September 2020 - PFMC meeting, VMS reminder, events and more.
August 2020 - 2020 updates for COVID-19 resources, upcoming meetings, and community stories.
July 2020 - Fisheries management meeting recaps and quick links, covid-19 updates, climate change and our community.
June 2020 - PFMC meeting, Pay Check Protection Program update, Webinar, and more.
May 2020 - A Guide to Dock Sales, King Salmon maketing campaign, today’s Herald story, community Facebook page, and more.
April 2020 - COVID-19 resources and updates, April PFMC meeting, collaborative research opportunities, and more.
March 2020 - Keep track of upcoming salmon meetings, join our lost gear recovery team, catch up on non-trawl RCA discussions and more.
February 2020 - Community meeting announcement, March PFMC meeting, 2020 Salmon Season Meetings, and more.
January 2020 - Happy New Year! Join us for a Fishing Community Meeting on the 29th, Follow the PFMC Advisory Committee Meetings, and more.
December 2019 - Lost Gear Recovery , Net Your Problem, Get Hooked Restaurant Week, upcoming meetings, and more.
November 2019 - Last PFMC meeting of the year, management updates for 2020, grant opportunities, and more.
October 2019 - Commission Meeting, PFMC Ad-Hoc Meetings, CA Legislation Update, and more.
September 2019 - PFMC Meeting, CA Legislation, Fishing Community Meeting Invitation
August 2019 - Get Hooked Santa Cruz, CFG Commission, CDFW Public Hearings
July 2019 - Scholarship Opportunities, MREP Application, NOAA Adopts Rules For EM
June 2019 - CDFW Commission Mtg, PFMC Mtg And Public Hearings, Local Fishermen Assns
May 2019 - Lost Gear Recovery Project, PFMC Meet-N-Greet In Moss Landing, CA Dungy Working Group
April 2019 - Dungeness Crab Updates, Salmon Season TBD At PFMC, NOAA Seeking Input
March 2019 - Live Stream PFMC Mtg, 2019 Salmon Resources, Community Spotlight
February 2019 - Takeaways From Meet-N-Greet, Public Comment For Wharf II, E-Tix
January 2019 - Rockfish Supply Needed, PFMC Rep Meet-N-Greets, Diversify your market
December 2018 - Get Hooked Restaurant Week, Remembering Robert Chatham, Loan Opportunities
November 2018 - E-Tix Update, Fish For Rockfish Or Sablefish?, Fish 2.0 - Apply!
October 2018 - Calendar Updates + Deadlines
September 2018 - Ask And You Shall Receive!!