Pacific Elementary School in Davenport is serving bocaccio rockfish tacos, and the students love them! Bocaccio rockfish is a healthy, local seafood choice, and is one of three West Coast groundfish species that have recovered in recent months.
Read MoreHumpbacks lunge feeding, orcas waiting to pounce on passing gray whales, and even pods of the mighty blue whale have been spotted in Monterey Bay. This is great news! However, more whales means more chances for mishaps when it comes to lost crab pots.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is proud to be part of the Marine Resource Education Program West (MREP West), a workshop series designed for fishermen to learn about fisheries science and management.
Read MoreThanks to those of you who attended the screening "Of the Sea" at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on March 3rd. We had more than 200 people at the screening, followed by a lively discussion.
Read MoreWe were excited to be featured in the Civil Eats article, "Can Fish Hubs Rebuild Demand for Local Fish?" The article highlights our collaboration with local fishermen, non-profits and others in developing local markets for our seafood.
Read MoreThe Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is launching a new project aimed at keeping sustainable and locally caught seafood in local and regional restaurants, supermarkets, and cafeterias.
Read MoreThe Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust has received a $60,110 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Fisheries Innovation Fund, and a $54,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Monterey County’s Next Steps for Small Nonprofits program.
Read MoreThe Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust today announced the successful acquisition of more than $1 million in commercial groundfish fishing quota from The Nature Conservancy, permanently securing these historic fishing rights for the long-term benefit of the Monterey Bay community.
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