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There is a lot of uncertainty when it comes to climate change and fisheries, but there are actions we can take now to ensure our fishing communities are more resilient when the unexpected hits.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is devastating, it presents us with an opportunity to change our eating habits from cheap and predictable imports to fresh, local, and sustainable.

Fishermen on the West Coast have reason to be optimistic after the federal government decides to significantly reduce the rate of a buy back loan that sought to keep boats off the water nearly two decades ago when the groundfish fishery was declared a disaster.

Of the three main ports on the Monterey Bay, Moss Landing stands apart with commercial fishing remaining the lifeblood of the local economy—even with robust recreation businesses and world-class research institutes (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and Moss Landing Marine Labs) also calling the unincorporated town home.

There’s a steep learning curving in commercial fishing whether it’s on a boat, learning where to land fish and how to keep the equipment operational, or on the dock, trying to find a steady supply of seafood for vendors while ensuring a high-quality fresh product. A good mentor is invaluable. Roger Whitney, a buyer who has operated out of Moss Landing for over 40 years is passing all his know-how to the young upstarts at Ocean2Table, Charlie Lambert & Ian Cole.