See the Bay in Motion
Videos
These videos document the people and partnerships working to keep Monterey Bay’s fishing economy strong. From building markets for underused species to showing the value of buying local, each story highlights how fishermen, seafood businesses, and community partners are helping keep local catch, local knowledge, and working waterfront livelihoods rooted in the region.
Invest in a Resilient Fishing Future
Your donation supports the partnerships, programs, and people working to keep Monterey Bay’s fishing economy healthy for generations to come.
Local Seafood for Local Families
The Monterey Bay Community Seafood Program connects local fishermen, seafood businesses, and food relief partners to bring healthy, sustainably caught seafood to neighbors facing food insecurity. Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program helps keep local fishing dollars in the community while providing fresh, nutritious meals to families, seniors, and residents most in need.
Your Support Helps Feed More Neighbors
In this short video, MBFT Operations Manager Marielle Sunai shares how donations help expand the Community Seafood Program and reach more people across Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. With continued community support, MBFT can provide more locally caught seafood to food relief partners serving residents in need.
Stories from the Waterfront
Watch stories from the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust and learn how local fishermen, seafood businesses, and community partners are working together to support healthy meals, resilient fisheries, and active working waterfronts.
