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The opening night of crab season on Monterey Bay brings trials, triumph and a whole lot of hustle
This Monterey County Weekly story is a few years old, but it describes a Dungeness crab fisherman's routine in vivid detail. Here's an excerpt, but check out the full story by following the link to the Monterey County Weekly.
Fishing Community Gears Up to Get Gear Out
For 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.
Together, We Can Feed Our Community and Support Our Working Waterfronts
Every dollar does double duty: a meal for a neighbor in need, and steady income for a local fisherman. The work continues because the community decides it should.