Learn how to buy seafood directly off the docks - a unique opportunity to ask questions, and develop new relationships with local fishermen.
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Rockfish is a term used for nearly sixty species in the fish family of Sebastidae. While they come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, one constant is that they are delicious.
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Recognizing that it is sometimes challenging to share all that we have been working on, we have decided to develop a series of blogs to keep you updated.
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The Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is collaborating with the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA) on a series of blogs to demystify stakeholder engagement in fisheries management. In this first blog, we start with the “who,” providing a brief overview of some of the local, state, and federal agencies that directly or indirectly influence fisheries management with input from stakeholders.
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Through strong partnerships, we’re able to bring the fishing community together, work on the sustainability of our fisheries, and educate consumers about local seafood.
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The California spot prawn is a beautiful species of shrimp found in deep waters along our coast, with a vibrant red body covered in white stripes and spots. The spot prawn fishery began in our local waters in the early 1930s, and starts in Monterey on August 1st of each year.
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Skylar Campbell represents the next generation of Monterey Bay fishermen. He runs two boats, and fishes for salmon, spot prawns, rock crab and other species.
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Roger has been working in the Monterey Bay Fishing Community for close to 50 years. He’s seen the industry change quite a bit, but still loves what he’s doing: providing local seafood for local people to eat.
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Restaurants are where most people enjoy seafood - chefs have access to wholesale and local seafood, and often prepare complex dishes that are hard to replicate at home. But how do you know if it’s a local and sustainable choice?
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This is the fourth year the Trust has run the lost gear recovery program, but it’s the first year it is working under the California Fish and Wildlife’s Trap Gear Retrieval Permit, a new state-mandated program to manage gear left in the water after the close of fishing seasons.
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Tuk learned to fish from his father, and began fishing on his boat after his father passed away. Tuk believes fishing is a lifestyle, and continues this work to provide fish for seafood lovers, and to make his father proud.
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When you shop for seafood at a grocery store or supermarket, ask for locally-caught seafood that’s in season - it encourages fish buyers to source from Monterey Bay fishermen and strengthen our local food system.
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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.
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Download & Print our Seafood Seasonality Guide! When you shop for seafood at a grocery store or supermarket, ask for locally-caught seafood that’s in season - it encourages fish buyers to source from Monterey Bay fishermen and strengthens our local food system.
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Fish markets specialize in seafood. The best way to find out what’s local, seasonal and sustainable? Have a conversation, ask questions, and consult the Seafood Watch Guide.
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We’re posting recipes for local seafood from fishermen, chefs & home cooks every week, starting with a focus on delicious, in-season Monterey Bay King Salmon! .
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CSFs are a great way to enjoy fresh, local, sustainable seafood from the Monterey Bay Fishing Community consistently. Join a CSF and get fresh, local seafood delivered to your home.
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This month, we’re launching #MontereyBaySeafood - a campaign to help people find local, sustainable seafood. Over the next several months, we’ll be sharing resources, stories and recipes that make it easier for consumers to support fishing families.
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Yes, there’s a silver lining out there. The commercial King salmon season starts this Friday, May 1st. Rainfall has been filling the rivers in the Central Valley where young salmon are born, and anchovies, a favorite food for salmon, are plentiful in the Monterey Bay.
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The Monterey Bay is blessed with a year-round, abundant food supply. From farmers to fishermen, we have access to some of the freshest, most nutritious food available. The COVID-19 pandemic is showing us how essential our local food producers are in a time of crisis.
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