There’s something a little cosmic about Emily joining the Fisheries Trust as its new Programs and Communications Manager.
After all, Hess—who in her role oversees everything from the Community Seafood Program to the newsletter that might’ve led you here—has been drawn to Monterey Bay since she was a Utah native getting her first dose of the ocean visiting Pajaro Dunes as a kindergartener
Read MoreMonterey Bay’s ongoing closure has inspired some area fishers like Sea Harvest Moss Landing to source crab from partners in Newport, Oregon, where fewer whales roam and the season has opened.
Read MoreHere are 10 storylines worth revisiting—and track moving forward. They also help put into context what an interesting and challenging time it is on Monterey Bay (with links to learn more).
Read MoreMeet the MB Fisheries Trust Operations Manager, Marilou Inzunza!
Read MoreThe original inhabitants of Monterey Bay were many things: artists and engineers, hunters and foragers, healers and collaborators, spiritual seekers and problem solvers, herbalists and songmakers and storytellers.
As much as anything, the area’s indigenous were fishermen and women.
Read MoreAt first glance, West Coast offshore wind energy (OSW) seems like a great idea.
Think about it: Clean, renewable power generated efficiently, far enough from the coast that turbines are out of sight, out of mind. Delve a little into the unknowns involved with offshore wind, however, and things get a lot more complicated. Fast.
Read MoreThis time last month hundreds of people—representatives from Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust included—gathered on the west steps of Sacramento’s Capitol Building to call attention to the ongoing state salmon and water policy crisis.
Read MoreFor many, trawling remains a dirty word, and not without good reason.
One particular trawler, however, is helping change that in dramatic ways—while also changing the way Monterey Bay is being fished, managed, and understood. Meet the Noah’s Ark based in Moss Landing, CA.
Read MoreIn a state where eight of the last 10 years had drought conditions, finding fair and ample distribution for water between farms and fish is a tricky political needle to thread. Fortunately , Scott Artis and the team at Golden State Salmon Association have laid out a six-part plan for the California state legislature to meet the season-closure crisis.
This week the GSSA heads to Sacramento to share that reality for the Day of Action for California Water Justice & Salmon.
Read MoreMany lessons were soaked up by local fishermen who participated in last weekend’s first annual Fisherman First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) hosted by Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust in partnership with California and Oregon Sea Grant. Keep reading to learn more!
Read MoreThe Community Seafood Program was founded amid the COVID pandemic with a win-win ambition: give local fisherfolk steady demand for their catch in unstable times, and provide those dealing with food insecurity fresh, local, nutritious fish.
Al Siekert, Founder of Al & Friends, prepping fish for Sunday's brunch. Photo courtesy of Al & Friends.
Read MoreDisaster can be…good.
Yes, that seems counterintuitive. But talk to insiders about the closure of 2023’s salmon season and that sentiment surfaces. T
Read MoreFishing is flat-out hard. In addition to being able to find the fish they want to target, commercial fishermen must be part oceanographer, part meteorologist, part marine scientist, part businessperson, and part mechanic. They must be ready for anything to go wrong and hopeful that everything goes right.
Read MoreWhen it came time to properly celebrate the return of Dungeness crab to local markets and menus after its fishery has been closed for so long—and share an incredible crab recipe—the place to go came to mind immediately: Cafe Fina on Fisherman’s Wharf. After all, Cafe Fina does Dungeness in all sorts of different ways.
Read MoreA lot of delicious flavors are simmering in any pot of Monterey Bay cioppino. That said, around Monterey Bay, some of cioppino’s most intriguing elements are tasty in a different way, namely local history and family heritage. Keep reading to find out more and link to a delicious (and famous) recipe!
Read MoreIn the past, this time of year would be when many Monterey Bay locals start planning their menus for Thanksgiving. Dungeness crab—a West Coast seafood delicacy—often tops the list. Whether it’s domoic acid caused by warmer water, the potential risk of entanglements with migrating whales, or tricky negotiations between fishermen and their buyers—the holiday season no longer guarantees fresh crab.
Read MoreWith Halloween here, it presents a timely moment to explore how superstitions help prevent spooky—and outright scary—situations on the sea. One is particularly Hallow’s Eve appropriate: Black cats, it turns out, are good luck to have onboard. Sailors with tattoos won’t drown (crosses and heart tattoos recommended), but uttering the word “pig” onboard invites bad luck (go for “sow” or “hog”). Read more to learn about some fun superstitions out at sea!
Read MoreThe featured local delicacies at Pacific Pet Treats are delicious, but not for humans! They’re made specifically for your pets - healthy and sustainable seafood treats, like cod skins, halibut chews, and salmon chips. Pacific Pet Treats, located in downtown Monterey started with a sequence of inspirations that unfolded organically—on, around, and very much connected to Monterey Bay and its fishermen. Learn more by reading the full article here!
Read MoreCommercial fishing is unique: There’s no 9-to-5, no standardized wage, and no regularity to the schedule. In short, commercial fishing is a lifestyle more than a profession, and one that is tuned to the ebb and flow of the tide and the life cycles of wild fish. For many the water is not just an office, but a playground with a cadre of Monterey Bay fishermen also moonlighting as elite surfers who ride the giant—often 50-plus foot—waves of Monterey County and beyond.
Read MoreThe Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is excited to have one of its co-founders and a west coast fishery expert, Melissa Mahoney, as our new Executive Director. Melissa was instrumental in coordinating early efforts among key community leaders to engage and support the genesis of the Trust. Since then, Melissa has acted as an Advisor and a Board member, participating in the Trust’s growth, challenges, and successes along the way.
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