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Fishermen’s Challenge: Inadequate Distribution & Marketing Channels

Current Challenge: Inadequate Distribution & Marketing Channels This is part one of a six part series. As we built this platform, we surveyed commercial fishermen to identify pain points in the industry where we might be able to serve the community or fill a gap in the market. Over the course of two years we

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Why Local Matters

Greetings, fellow seafood lovers! We are thrilled to dive into a topic close to our hearts: the importance of supporting local seafood. You hear the phrase “buy local” all the time, but why does it matter? It’s not just a trend: buying local seafood really does have a ripple effect on reducing environmental impacts and

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Navigating California’s Waters: A Fisherman’s Guide to Documented vs. State Registered Vessels

“Documented” and “state registered” are terms often used in the context of maritime law and vessel registration.  They refer to two different methods of registering vessels, each with its own set of regulations and benefits. The main difference between a documented boat/vessel and an undocumented boat/vessel lies in their registration and certification processes. A documented

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Consumer Guide for Buying Local Seafood

As educated consumers, we need to start the conversation with markets and restaurant staff about local seafood. You have the right to transparent information regarding the origin of your seafood. It’s also important to understand that if a restaurant or market sells local seafood, it does not mean they always sell local seafood or that all the seafood they

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