At 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 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 MoreTwo mysterious species of marine organisms, cinematic in their spookiness, have started showing up at the surface of Monterey Bay—in the thousands.
Read MoreJoin us on March 24th at Wild Fish for the very first Hooked, The Sea and Sip Dinner Series. This special evening will include delicious, locally caught seafood dishes, stories from the sea from local fishermen Calder and Miles Deyerle, and a discussion on how to make good seafood choices.
Read MoreThis article, published in the 2020 California Food Policy Council report, discusses how programs like the Monterey Bay Community Seafood program illustrate the often understated importance of California seafood to food security.
Read MoreFor the fifth consecutive year, the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is partnering with the fishing community and local harbors to find and remove lost Dungeness crab gear from Monterey Bay through the Lost Gear Recovery program.
Read MoreThe new Netflix documentary, #Seaspiracy, has been making waves. Unfortunately, it oversimplifies a highly complex topic to the detriment of the many seafood harvesters, businesses, and food workers who participate in sustainable fisheries, and the communities that depend on these healthy proteins.
Read MoreWe are proud to be launching a new program that donates healthy, local seafood to families in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreWe’re proud to be part of MCGives! again this year! Please help us kick-off this season of giving by making a contribution.
Read MoreThrough strong partnerships, we’re able to bring the fishing community together, work on the sustainability of our fisheries, and educate consumers about local seafood.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreYes, 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreFrom July 29 - August 4th, restaurants will be celebrating local seafood by featuring dishes of wild, seasonal catch and diners will know exactly which one of Monterey Bay’s hardworking fishermen and women are responsible for their meal.
Read MoreIn California, the return of King salmon is a cause for celebration. They are a sport fisherman’s dream catch, and used to be a solid payday for commercial fishermen. However, California salmon have been in crisis due to droughts and water wars waged over their river habitat. Fortunately, there are groups working in the Monterey region to help salmon populations recover.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust will be teaming up with local fishermen and the boating community to find and remove lost Dungeness crab gear from the Bay. The project, which will operate out of Monterey, Moss Landing, and Santa Cruz, aims to keep the ocean free of marine debris and reduce the risk of entanglements with boats and marine life.
Read MoreCommercial fishermen, conservationists and policy makers have worked out a plan that benefits the ocean environment and commercial fishermen on the West Coast – and it all started in Monterey! In April, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) moved to protect 140,000 square miles of ecologically sensitive marine habitat, while opening thousands of square miles of previously closed fishing grounds.
Read MoreThere has been a lot of buzz lately around our new Fish Hub program, with stories airing on KAZU and KION as well as articles in Edible Monterey Bay and Civil Eats. Which is prompting a lot of people to ask: what exactly is a fish hub? Here we explain the why, the what, and the who of our new program to rebuild local markets for Monterey Bay seafood.
Read MoreThe Monterey Canyon bisects the bay and drops to over two miles deep - twice the depth as Arizona’s Grand Canyon! It’s the largest and deepest canyon off the Pacific Coast, with tributaries including Soquel Canyon to the north, and Carmel Canyon to the south. Krill from the deep canyons migrate up to the surface every night, helping to support the Monterey ecosystem.
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