California halibut, not to be confused with Pacific halibut, is a species of flatfish found in abundance in Monterey Bay. A prized catch for both commercial and recreational fishermen, California halibut is fun to catch and delicious to eat.
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Women have always played pivotal roles in the success of the commercial fishing industry, whether as cannery workers, fish cutters, biologists or business managers. Yet, their work has often been overlooked. To remedy this, we’ve taken a deep dive into the work of women in Monterey Bay fisheries, going back more than a century.
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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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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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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.
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Getting underway January 20 - 27th, participating restaurant will be putting their #bestfishforward by serving special dishes created from seafood caught sustainably by the fishermen and women of Monterey Bay. It’s a feast in support of the fishing community.
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We love local fishermen and seafood harvested from the Monterey Bay. Here are five reasons why—from the Monterey Canyon and its ecological abundance,to the rich history and culture of fishing, to the men and women who fish sustainably and help bolster our local economy.
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Another notch in the success column! Populations of Cowcod have recovered over 70 years ahead of initial scientific projections, thanks to the diligence of a diversity of partners. This leaves only one other species of West Coast groundfish stocks remaining under a re-building plan.
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For the third year in a row, the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is collaborating with local fishermen and the boating community to find and remove lost Dungeness crab gear from the Bay.
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Today there are more women on the water than ever, so why do we still use the term “fisherman” to describe the men and women who harvest fish? We asked women who fish and write for a living what their preferred terms are. The answers may — or may not —surprise you.
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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.
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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.
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Running from January 14th– 21st, Get Hooked, an official program of California Restaurant Month, is a week-long celebration of Monterey Bay’s restaurants that are sourcing locally landed and sustainably caught seafood and acknowledging the hardworking fishermen who reel it in.
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The science and regulations that dictate what commercial fishermen can and can't do on the water are complex. The Monterey Bay Fisheries provides scholarships for fishermen to attend the Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) to help address the steep learning curve.
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Santa Cruz has the reputation as a laid-back surf town. Though underlying this casual waterfront vibe is the commercial fishing fleet that has helped shape the culture and economy of the area. What are the factors that have shaped the harbor and what's in store for the future?
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