Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust

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

🌊 Mark your calendars—Seas the Summer is back in Moss Landing, with a special community event on Saturday, August 30! 🎉J...
08/22/2026

🌊 Mark your calendars—Seas the Summer is back in Moss Landing, with a special community event on Saturday, August 30! 🎉

Join the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust for a day of ocean-themed fun, local seafood, and hands-on experiences celebrating our incredible coastal community.

Don't miss our unique purple sea urchin (uni) tasting, hosted in partnership with Moss Landing Marine Laboratories! Learn how harvesting purple urchins supports kelp forest restoration, discover what makes this local delicacy so extraordinary, and sample fresh California uni for yourself.

Whether you're a lifelong seafood lover or curious to try something new, this is a great opportunity to connect with the people and science behind our local fisheries.
📍 Seas the Summer
📅 Saturday, August 30
📍 Moss Landing

Come celebrate our working waterfront, meet marine scientists, and experience the incredible flavors of Monterey Bay!

🌊 What could El Niño mean for California’s fishermen?A new article from Inside Climate News examines the potential impac...
08/20/2026

🌊 What could El Niño mean for California’s fishermen?

A new article from Inside Climate News examines the potential impacts of this year’s El Niño on West Coast fisheries—and features one of our own.

Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust Board Member Anthony Rogers, who serves as Senior Fellow of Fisheries Economics and Climate at the Ocean Conservancy, is quoted throughout the piece. He discusses what warmer waters and changing ocean conditions could mean for fishermen, fish stocks, and coastal communities.

With NOAA warning that this El Niño could rank among the largest on record, understanding—and preparing for—the potential impacts is more important than ever. These could affect everything from salmon and Dungeness crab to sea urchin, forage fish, and the kelp ecosystems that support so much of our coastal economy.

As Anthony puts it, “We should be preparing.”

Read the full article from Inside Climate News to learn more about what may be ahead for West Coast fisheries and why being ready matters.
👉 Read the full article: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28072026/el-nino-could-impact-pacific-fishing/

🐟 Get Hooked is headed to Pete’s in Capitola! 🌊Join us September 15 for another unforgettable evening celebrating Monter...
08/19/2026

🐟 Get Hooked is headed to Pete’s in Capitola! 🌊

Join us September 15 for another unforgettable evening celebrating Monterey Bay seafood, the fishermen who bring it to shore, and the chefs who turn the local catch into something delicious.

Perched above the water in Capitola Village, Pete’s Capitola is the perfect setting for a night of California coastal cuisine and stories from the people who make our local seafood system possible.

The Get Hooked Dinner Series brings diners together with local fishermen and chefs to learn more about where our seafood comes from—and why supporting local fisheries matters. A portion of every dinner supports MBFT’s Community Seafood Program, helping put locally caught seafood on the tables of our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

🍽️ September 15
📍 Pete’s, Capitola
🌊 Local seafood. Local fishermen. Local community.

Come hungry, leave inspired—and Get Hooked on Monterey Bay seafood!

🎟️ Tickets are available at https://www.montereybayfisheriestrust.org/get-hooked-events

08/12/2026

🎣 Commercial fishermen: Invest in your future on the water.

The Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) West Coast is accepting applications for its next workshop—a unique opportunity to better understand the science, management, and policies that shape your fishery while connecting with fishermen, Tribal representatives, managers, and industry leaders from across the West Coast.

Whether you've been fishing for decades or are just getting started, MREP gives you practical knowledge and relationships that can help you navigate today's fisheries and have a stronger voice in tomorrow's decisions.

💙 Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust scholarships are available for fishermen and others working in the Monterey Bay fishing community..

📅 Apply today and learn more: https://mrep.gmri.org/apply

Questions about MBFT scholarships? Contact Emily at [email protected].

Fresh off the press! 📰⚓The latest Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust newsletter is here, packed with stories, events, and upda...
08/11/2026

Fresh off the press! 📰⚓

The latest Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust newsletter is here, packed with stories, events, and updates from around our working waterfronts.

This month's highlights include:
🛥️ Our newest board member and his fishing family history
🍽️ Upcoming Get Hooked dinners
💬 A message from Executive Director Melissa Mahoney
🐟 A fresh halibut crudo recipe
🎉 Upcoming community events and ways to get involved

Whether you're a fisherman, seafood lover, or simply passionate about healthy oceans and thriving coastal communities, there's something for everyone.

📖 Read the newsletter here: https://www.montereybayfisheriestrust.org/newsletters-1

We'd love to hear which story you're most excited about! 🌊💙

🌊 Have you ever tasted fresh California uni? Here's your chance!Join us Saturday, August 30 at Seas the Summer in Moss L...
08/07/2026

🌊 Have you ever tasted fresh California uni? Here's your chance!

Join us Saturday, August 30 at Seas the Summer in Moss Landing, where we are teaming up with Moss Landing Marine Laboratories for a FREE purple sea urchin uni tasting!
This isn't just a delicious bite—it's a chance to experience an incredible seafood delicacy while learning how innovative collaborations are working to restore California's kelp forests and support our coastal ecosystems.

While you're there, enjoy everything Seas the Summer has to offer, including tours of the historic Western Flyer, hands-on science activities and tours of the Sunflower Star Lab, local artists and vendors, and family-friendly fun along the Moss Landing waterfront. The event runs every weekend through Sept 6 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., but you won't want to miss August 30th for this one-of-a-kind tasting experience!
Bring your curiosity—and your appetite. We'll see you there!
Sunflower Star Laboratory Monterey Bay Eco Tours

🚨 California's Coastal Management Program is under federal review—community voices need to be heard.NOAA has launched a...
08/04/2026

🚨 California's Coastal Management Program is under federal review—community voices need to be heard.

NOAA has launched an out-of-cycle review of California's Coastal Management Program (CCMP), the framework that helps ensure fishermen, Tribal communities, and coastal stakeholders have a voice when decisions are made about coastal and offshore development.

Why does it matter? The CCMP helps protect access to fishing grounds by requiring careful review of projects like offshore energy, pipelines, and other coastal development that could impact fisheries, working waterfronts, and coastal economies.

Now is the time for fishermen and coastal communities to weigh in.
📅 Virtual Public Meetings: August 11 & 12, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. PT
📝 Written comments due: August 22, 2026

Your input can make the difference in protecting California's authority to manage our coast.. If you care about the future of our coast and working waterfronts—this is an opportunity to make your voice heard.

👉 Learn more, register for the public meetings, and submit comments here:
https://resources.ca.gov/Newsroom/Page-Content/News-List/California-calls-for-communities?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_hhhxplfqrw

⚓ Investing in our working waterfront is investing in the future of Monterey Bay. Earlier this year, US Representative ...
07/31/2026

⚓ Investing in our working waterfront is investing in the future of Monterey Bay.

Earlier this year, US Representative Jimmy Panetta joined City of Monterey officials to announce $1.92 million in federal funding for critical repairs to Monterey's Wharf II—an important investment in one of California's historic commercial fishing hubs.

Wharf II is home to commercial fishermen, seafood businesses, and the infrastructure that allows the flow of local seafood from boat to table. Investments like this strengthen the foundation of our working waterfront and the communities that depend on it.

As Monterey's commercial fishing industry continues to rebuild and grow, sustained investment in waterfront infrastructure—from docks and hoists to seafood processing and cold storage—will be essential to creating a resilient, thriving fishing economy for generations to come.

Healthy fisheries need healthy oceans—and the infrastructure to support the people who make local seafood possible.

🐟 What’s next for California’s salmon fishery?After 3+ years of unprecedented challenges, the future of salmon remains o...
07/28/2026

🐟 What’s next for California’s salmon fishery?

After 3+ years of unprecedented challenges, the future of salmon remains one of the biggest questions facing California's fishing communities. In our latest story, Mark C. Anderson takes a thoughtful look at where the fishery stands today, what it will take for salmon to recover, and why there are still reasons for hope.

It's an insightful read for anyone who cares about healthy oceans, resilient communities, and the future of local seafood.

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.montereybayfisheriestrust.org/stories/whats-next-for-salmon

07/24/2026

🎣 Are YOU the future of West Coast fisheries?

Applications are now open for the Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) West Coast!

If you're a commercial fisherman, seafood industry professional, Tribal representative, resource manager, or involved in West Coast fisheries, MREP gives you the tools to better understand fisheries science, policy, and management—while connecting you with others working to shape the future of our fisheries.

📍 December 7–11 | La Jolla, CA
✅ All travel costs covered

Whether you're looking to get more involved in fisheries management or sharpen your leadership skills, MREP is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Apply today and help ensure fishing community voices are heard.
🔗 https://mrep.gmri.org/apply

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