The first line of this National Fisherman story on Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust board member Bob Dooley says exactly what we know about him: ”People tend to repeat certain words when they talk about Bob Dooley: generous, humble, knowledgeable, smart, nice, friend.”

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.

This time of year, Californians eagerly await Dungeness Crab season. The 2020 commercial season opener has been delayed until mid-December. For now, enjoy other local, seasonal seafood to support fishermen!

We are proud to be launching a new program that donates healthy, local seafood to families in need during the COVID-19 crisis.

Eating seafood regularly doesn’t have to break the bank. Read our 10 tips for making affordable, sustainable seafood dishes at home.

We’re proud to be part of MCGives! again this year! Please help us kick-off this season of giving by making a contribution.

Processing fish often lacks the glory of the work done by those harvesting fish on the water, but it’s an indispensable part of the local seafood supply chain.

Why buy a whole fish? And once you have one, what do you do with it? Read more about how to use a whole rockfish.

Learn how to buy seafood directly off the docks - a unique opportunity to ask questions, and develop new relationships with local fishermen.

Rockfish is a term used for nearly sixty species in the fish family of Sebastidae. While they come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, one constant is that they are delicious.

Recognizing that it is sometimes challenging to share all that we have been working on, we have decided to develop a series of blogs to keep you updated.

The Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is collaborating with the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA) on a series of blogs to demystify stakeholder engagement in fisheries management. In this first blog, we start with the “who,” providing a brief overview of some of the local, state, and federal agencies that directly or indirectly influence fisheries management with input from stakeholders.

Through strong partnerships, we’re able to bring the fishing community together, work on the sustainability of our fisheries, and educate consumers about local seafood.

The California spot prawn is a beautiful species of shrimp found in deep waters along our coast, with a vibrant red body covered in white stripes and spots. The spot prawn fishery began in our local waters in the early 1930s, and starts in Monterey on August 1st of each year.

Skylar Campbell represents the next generation of Monterey Bay fishermen. He runs two boats, and fishes for salmon, spot prawns, rock crab and other species.

Roger has been working in the Monterey Bay Fishing Community for close to 50 years. He’s seen the industry change quite a bit, but still loves what he’s doing: providing local seafood for local people to eat.

Restaurants are where most people enjoy seafood - chefs have access to wholesale and local seafood, and often prepare complex dishes that are hard to replicate at home. But how do you know if it’s a local and sustainable choice?

This is the fourth year the Trust has run the lost gear recovery program, but it’s the first year it is working under the California Fish and Wildlife’s Trap Gear Retrieval Permit, a new state-mandated program to manage gear left in the water after the close of fishing seasons.

Tuk learned to fish from his father, and began fishing on his boat after his father passed away. Tuk believes fishing is a lifestyle, and continues this work to provide fish for seafood lovers, and to make his father proud.

When you shop for seafood at a grocery store or supermarket, ask for locally-caught seafood that’s in season - it encourages fish buyers to source from Monterey Bay fishermen and strengthen our local food system.