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The stories behind the boats that feed us twice—from the dock to the dinner table to the families who need it most.
Fishing Gear Types 101: Purse Seines
The large sardine boats of yesteryear, which made Monterey’s Cannery Row famous, used purse seines. This fishing method is still a big player in Monterey Bay fisheries today and is used to harvest squid, sardines and anchovies.
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.