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We work to advance the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of Monterey Bay fisheries

10/08/2026

🦐 Celebrate National Seafood Month with one of Monterey Bay’s most sought-after seasonal delicacies: spot prawns!

Known for their sweet, delicate flavor and firm, tender texture, spot prawns are actually a type of shrimp found along the Pacific Coast. They’re typically larger than the shrimp you’ll find at the grocery store and are prized by chefs and seafood lovers for their rich, naturally sweet flavor.

Here in the Monterey Bay, spot prawns are a seasonal local catch, making them a special treat when they’re available. They can be enjoyed simply grilled or sautéed, added to pasta or risotto, or served chilled for a fresh taste of the ocean.

And when you choose locally caught spot prawns, you’re doing more than enjoying an incredible seafood experience. You’re supporting local fishermen, keeping seafood dollars in our community, and helping sustain the working waterfronts and fishing traditions that are part of Monterey Bay’s history and culture.

This National Seafood Month, eat local, eat seasonally, and taste what makes Monterey Bay seafood special. 🌊🦐

Find local seafood and discover where to buy it around the Monterey Bay: https://www.montereybayfisheriestrust.org/find-local-seafood

10/01/2026

🦐🐟 October is National Seafood Month! 🌊

This month, we’re celebrating the delicious, nutritious seafood that comes from our local waters — and the fishermen who work hard to bring it to our tables.
When you buy local seafood, you’re doing more than putting a great meal on the table. You’re supporting local fishermen, strengthening our working waterfronts, keeping seafood dollars in our coastal communities, and helping sustain a local seafood economy.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy seafood from right here in the Monterey Bay — from your favorite restaurant to local fish markets, seafood sellers, and community programs.

💙 Make it local this National Seafood Month!

Visit our Local Seafood Matters page to learn more about why local seafood matters and find places to buy local seafood throughout the Monterey Bay area: https://www.montereybayfisheriestrust.org/local-seafood-matters

🎣 Eat local. Support local fishermen. Keep our working waterfronts thriving.

09/30/2026

🌊 MBFT is joining the Bay Area Ocean Cluster!

We’re excited to announce that Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is now a partner of the Bay Area Ocean Cluster (BAOC) — a growing network bringing together ocean businesses, researchers, educators, nonprofits, policymakers, and coastal communities to build a thriving and sustainable Blue Economy.

At MBFT, we know that healthy oceans and healthy working waterfronts go hand in hand. Our work is rooted in supporting the fishermen, fishing businesses, and coastal communities that depend on a healthy ocean — while strengthening local seafood systems and protecting opportunities for sustainable fishing.

BAOC shares that collaborative approach, bringing diverse sectors together to develop solutions for ocean health, support ocean-related jobs and businesses, advance research and innovation, and strengthen the economic and environmental future of our coastal communities.

We’re looking forward to connecting Monterey Bay’s fishing community with this broader Bay Area network, sharing knowledge and ideas, and finding new opportunities to work together to protect our oceans and support sustainable working waterfronts.

The ocean connects us all — and collaboration is key to its future. 💙
Learn more about the Bay Area Ocean Cluster and its work: https://bayareaoc.com/

09/22/2026

📊 ICYMI: The Monterey Bay Commercial Fisheries Trends Report Webinar is now available to watch!

Missed our September webinar? Now’s your chance to hear directly from the researchers and report authors who explored more than four decades of Monterey Bay commercial fisheries data.

The webinar takes a closer look at what the data tell us about changes in our fisheries, fishing communities, and working waterfronts—and what these long-term trends can help us understand about the future.

🎥 Watch the recording and dive into the findings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvARA9L3YZ0

Learn more about the Monterey Bay Commercial Fisheries: Status and Trends Report and explore the full report at Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust.

09/18/2026

🍽️ Get Hooked is heading to Stokes Adobe in Monterey!

Join us Tuesday, October 13 for an unforgettable evening of culinary delights centered around fresh, local seafood in a beautiful historic setting—all while supporting our Community Seafood Program which feeds the people and supports our seafood economy.

Set inside a historic adobe in the heart of Monterey, Stokes Adobe Restaurant offers a warm, intimate setting for a night centered around the incredible seafood coming from our local waters.

Come enjoy a special dinner, raise a glass, and Get Hooked on local seafood! 🌊🎣

📅 Tuesday, October 13
📍 Stokes Adobe | Monterey
🎟️ Reserve your spot: Get tickets at https://www.montereybayfisheriestrust.org/get-hooked-events

Every Get Hooked dinner helps support MBFT’s work to build a thriving future for Monterey Bay fishermen, our local seafood economy, and healthy communities. ❤️

09/16/2026

🎣 Fishermen: NOAA wants to hear what changes you’re seeing on the water.

NOAA is asking West Coast fishing industry members to share unusual or unexpected observations from the 2026 fishing season to help scientists better understand what’s happening across the California Current ecosystem.

Your firsthand knowledge can help fill gaps in scientific monitoring—especially when conditions change quickly or occur in places researchers aren’t able to sample.
Have you noticed:

🌊 Water temperatures or conditions that are different than normal?
🐟 Unusual sightings of fish at different places, depths, or at unexpected times?
🎣 New or unusual catches?
🦐 Differences in what fish are eating?
⚓ Changes in fishing effort, operating costs, or other challenges?

Email your observations to NOAA:
📧 [email protected]

Learn more about the study and how you can contribute to NOAA’s 2026–27 California Current Ecosystem Status Report:
https://www.integratedecosystemassessment.noaa.gov/regions/california-current/fishing-industry-input-needed-2026-27-california-current-ecosystem?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Your experience on the water is valuable. If you’re seeing something unusual, speak up and together fishermen and scientists can better understand the changes ahead..

09/11/2026

🇮🇹🎣 Celebrate the Italian heritage of Monterey’s fishing community!

This weekend marks the 93rd Festa Italia Monterey , Monterey Fisherman's Festival, taking place September 11, 12 & 13 at Custom House Plaza in Monterey.

For nearly a century, Festa Italia has honored the Italian-American heritage that is deeply woven into the history of Monterey—and especially the fishing families and fishermen who helped build our working waterfront.

The festival celebrates the traditions, food, music, and culture of the Italian fishing community that have been part of Monterey’s story for generations. It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognize the people and heritage that continue to shape our local fishing community today. ❤️🌊

📍 Custom House Plaza, Monterey
📅 September 11–13
🇮🇹 93rd Festa Italia

Come celebrate Monterey’s rich fishing heritage and the generations of families who have helped make our waterfront what it is today!

09/09/2026

🌊🎣 Dinner with a view—and a taste of Monterey Bay!

Join us for the next Get Hooked dinner at Pete’s in Capitola on September 15 for an evening celebrating local seafood, local fishermen, and the incredible waters that connect us all.

Enjoy a delicious meal at Pete’s overlooking the Capitola waterfront, where ocean views set the scene for an unforgettable night. 🌅

Come enjoy great food, beautiful scenery, and a chance to support the Monterey Bay fishing community—all while dining by the water.

📅 September 15
📍 Pete’s, Capitola
🌊 Waterfront dining

🎟️ Get your tickets and join us for Get Hooked!
👉 https://www.montereybayfisheriestrust.org/get-hooked-events

09/08/2026

📣 TOMORROW!

Join us to explore 4 decades of Monterey Bay fisheries data.
What can 40+ years of commercial fisheries data tell us about where our industry has been—and where it may be headed?

Join us tomorrow, September 9 at 11 AM for a special webinar featuring the researchers behind MBFT’s Monterey Bay Commercial Fisheries: Status and Trends Report.

🎣 Get a breakdown of the 3 ports & highlights
📊 Explore the major trends shaping Monterey Bay fisheries and ports
🔎 Get a closer look at what the report tells us about the future
Hear directly from the researchers and dig into the findings behind the report.

Register now and join us tomorrow at 11 AM!
👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317877666695/WN_-LgI3i9OQhefC-AfvxUhTw

Learn more about the Trends Report: https://www.montereybayfisheriestrust.org/future-of-blue/trends-report

09/04/2026

🎣 REGISTER NOW: Join us September 9 at 11 AM to explore 40+ years of Monterey Bay fisheries data!

What can more than four decades of data tell us about the past, present, and future of our fisheries?

Join us for a special webinar featuring the researchers behind the Monterey Bay Commercial Fisheries: Status & Trends Report. They’ll walk through key findings about how our fisheries have changed over the last 40+ years—from species and landings to participation, markets, and more.

📊 Come hear the story the data tells—and what these trends might mean for the future of our fishing communities.

📅 September 9 | 11 AM
👉 Register for the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317877666695/WN_-LgI3i9OQhefC-AfvxUhTw

Want to dig into the findings ahead of time? The full report is now available online:
👉 https://www.montereybayfisheriestrust.org/future-of-blue/trends-report

We hope you’ll join us to hear directly from the researchers, explore what the data shows, and be part of the conversation about the future of Monterey Bay fisheries.

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