Four Decades on the Working Waterfront

The Monterey Bay Commercial Fisheries: Status & Trends Report takes a comprehensive look at how the region’s commercial fishing industry has changed over the past four decades. Drawing on 44 years of data across Santa Cruz, Moss Landing, and Monterey and seven key fisheries, the report examines changes in fishing activity, participation, landings, economic value, infrastructure, and climate risk—offering a data-driven look at where the industry has been and the challenges and opportunities ahead..