Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust 2020 Impact Report

We’re pleased to release the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust 2020 Impact Report. It goes without saying, the COVID-19 crisis dramatically impacted just about everyone, including our community members who harvest, process, prepare, and distribute seafood. We’re proud of the Monterey Bay fishing community for its resolve and creativity to deal with unprecedented times.

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Nick Rahaim
Fishing Gear Types 101: Trawling

A trawl is a method of net fishing where a funnel-shaped net (much like a windsock) is towed behind the boat to capture fish. There are bottom trawls, which primarily target groundfish that live on or near the seafloor, and mid-water trawls (also known as pelagic trawls) that target fish in the mid-and surface water column like Pacific Whiting.

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Fishing Gear Types 101: Traps and Pots

Contrary to popular belief, fishermen harvest much more than crab using pots and traps. While heavy Dungeness crab pots are the trap gear known most to those outside of the commercial fishing industry, plenty of fish are brought aboard with this gear type. These include sablefish, spot prawns, nearshore rockfish, and hagfish (aka slime eels).

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MBFT Program Spotlight: Lost Gear Recovery

Hey Monterey Bay fishermen, get involved with our Lost Gear Recovery Program! Partnering fishermen and women find and remove lost crab gear from the bay to reduce the risk of entanglements with marine life while highlighting environmental stewardship.

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Nick Rahaim