Resources for Seafood Businesses

David Toriumi of the F/V Grinder

These resources are intended to help you and your business navigate safety and business planning during COVID-19.

Safety

• COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System, February 1, 2021

• COVID-19 Direct Sales Best Practices, Gulf of Maine Research Institute

• Food Safety and COVID-19, FDA resources available to industry members and consumers on COVID-19 and food safety.

• Facts about Food Safety and COVID-19, Alaska Seafood

• National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Safety of Seafood from the United States, June 22, 2020

• Seafood Safety FAQs, Information for consumers

• The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting virtual Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety (CFVS) exams to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Contact Manny Ramirez : (415) 399-7310 for Monterey, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz, HMB, San Francisco, and Bodega Bay. Read the flyer here.

Business Planning

• Tips for Managing Risk and Uncertainty in Your Fishing Business, AK Sea Grant, March 27th

Other Resources

• Sustainable Fisheries Partnership has a list of resources related to COVID-19 and seafood businesses